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Bailie Family History

Bailie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Baillie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bailie family from?

You can see how Bailie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bailie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Bailie families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bailie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bailie families in 1891.
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What did your Bailie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bailie. 100% of Bailie men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Bailie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%
  • Independent Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Bailie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailie 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bailie. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bailie. For the veterans among your Bailie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailie lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Bailie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bailie in 1944 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailie 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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