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Bailiss Family History

Bailiss Surname Meaning

see Bayliss.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bailiss family from?

You can see how Bailiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bailiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Bailiss families living in Leicestershire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bailiss's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bailiss families in 1891.
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What did your Bailiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bailiss. 82% of Bailiss 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Household Duties
    19%

What Bailiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 935 census records available for the last name Bailiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailiss 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bailiss. 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 112 military records available for the last name Bailiss. For the veterans among your Bailiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailiss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Bailiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bailiss in 1964 was 75, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailiss 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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