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Bailla Family History

Bailla 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: Balla, Barilla, Bailly, Failla, Badilla, Brilla, Brill, Bailey, Ball

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Where is the Bailla family from?

You can see how Bailla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailla family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Bailla families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Bailla families living in West Lothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bailla's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Bailla families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Bailla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailla 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bailla. 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 32 military records available for the last name Bailla. For the veterans among your Bailla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailla lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Bailla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bailla in 1988 was 50, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailla 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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