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Baielay Family History

Baielay 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, Biela, Bielak, Balay, Bielby, Barclay, Barela, Bailly

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Where is the Baielay family from?

You can see how Baielay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baielay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Baielay families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Baielay families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Baielay's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Baielay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Baielay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baielay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Baielay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Baielay. For the veterans among your Baielay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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