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Bailiey Family History

Bailiey 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, Bailie, Barley, Bagley, Bailer, Gailey, Bazley, Brailey

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Where is the Bailiey family from?

You can see how Bailiey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailiey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bailiey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Bailiey families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bailiey's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Bailiey families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bailiey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailiey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bailiey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bailiey. For the veterans among your Bailiey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailiey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailiey 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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