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Baylis Family History

Baylis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bayliss.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baylis family from?

You can see how Baylis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baylis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 652 Baylis families living in Worcestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Baylis's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Baylis families in 1891.
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What did your Baylis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Baylis. 6% of Baylis men worked as a Builders Labourer and 70% of Baylis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baylis were Farmer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 62,000 census records available for the last name Baylis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylis 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Baylis. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Baylis. For the veterans among your Baylis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylis lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Baylis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baylis in 1940 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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