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Baileau Family History

Baileau 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: Boileau, Bailey, Barbeau, Belleau, Bailer, Bailes, Soileau, Barreau

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Where is the Baileau family from?

You can see how Baileau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baileau family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Baileau families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Baileau families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Baileau's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Baileau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baileau 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 Baileau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Baileau. 100% of Baileau men worked as a Commis.

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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 1921

  • Commis
    100%

What Baileau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Baileau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baileau 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Baileau. 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 military records available for the last name Baileau. For the veterans among your Baileau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baileau lifespan?

Average Baileau life expectancy in 1973 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baileau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baileau 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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