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Bailden Family History

Bailden 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: Baisden, Bailen, Bailey, Alden, Bailon, Bailie, Wilden, Bailer

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Where is the Bailden family from?

You can see how Bailden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailden family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Bailden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bailden family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bailden's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Bailden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Bailden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailden 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bailden. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bailden. For the veterans among your Bailden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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