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Bailem Family History

Bailem 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, Bailer, Bailes, Baile, Bailen, Barley, Hailes, Bagley, Balles

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Bailem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailem 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 Bailem. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bailem. For the veterans among your Bailem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailem lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bailem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bailem in 1970 was 68, and 71 in 2003.

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