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Baillif Family History

Baillif Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Baillie, Ballin, Bailie, Bailiff, Bailin, Balli, Ballis, Billig

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Where is the Baillif family from?

You can see how Baillif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baillif family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baillif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Baillif families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Baillif's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Baillif families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baillif surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baillif ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baillif. 100% of Baillif women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Baillif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baillif census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 408 immigration records available for the last name Baillif. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 242 military records available for the last name Baillif. For the veterans among your Baillif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baillif lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Baillif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Baillif in 1966 was 64, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baillif ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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