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John Bailey Family History

John Bailey 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, Hailey, Von Bargen, Johnsey, Halley, Hanley, Barley, Hawley

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Where is the John Bailey family from?

You can see how John Bailey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The John Bailey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 John Bailey family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded John Bailey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of John Bailey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the John Bailey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name John Bailey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, John Bailey 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 36 immigration records available for the last name John Bailey. 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 119 military records available for the last name John Bailey. For the veterans among your John Bailey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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