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Bauley Family History

Bauley 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: Bailey, Barley, Bagley, Bruley, Buley, Bazley, Bakley, Bauler, Badley

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Where is the Bauley family from?

You can see how Bauley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bauley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bauley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Bauley families living in Kent. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bauley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bauley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bauley 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 Bauley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bauley. 28% of Bauley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bauley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bauley were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Bauley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Bauley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bauley 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Bauley. 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 114 military records available for the last name Bauley. For the veterans among your Bauley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bauley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bauley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bauley in 1966 was 30, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bauley 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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