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Baies Family History

Baies 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: Baines, Bares, Bies, Banes, Bailes, Bains, Bales, Bakes, Bates, Bries

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Where is the Baies family from?

You can see how Baies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Baies family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baies's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Baies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baies 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 Baies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baies. 31% of Baies men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baies women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Office Worker
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Baies family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Baies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baies 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Baies. 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 69 military records available for the last name Baies. For the veterans among your Baies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baies lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Baies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Baies in 1987 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baies 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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