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Baylas Family History

Baylas 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: Barlas, Balas, Ballas, Bayles, Baylis, Pallas, Balan, Bala, Bayliss

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Where is the Baylas family from?

You can see how Baylas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Baylas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Baylas families living in Ohio. This was about 58% of all the recorded Baylas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Baylas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Baylas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Baylas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Baylas. For the veterans among your Baylas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylas lifespan?

Average Baylas life expectancy in 1990 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baylas 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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