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Bailin Family History

Bailin Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Beylin, a metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Beyle meaning ‘beautiful’.

This term is related to the French word belle, also meaning ‘beautiful’.

The name reflects cultural and linguistic influences that highlight the beauty and significance of women in naming traditions.

The Slavic possessive suffix -in is added to further modify the name.

As such, Beylin not only serves as a personal identifier but also connects to deeper cultural roots and meanings.

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


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You can see how Bailin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bailin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bailin families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bailin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bailin families in 1891.
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What did your Bailin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bailin. 100% of Bailin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 348 immigration records available for the last name Bailin. 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 205 military records available for the last name Bailin. For the veterans among your Bailin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bailin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bailin in 1960 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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