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Baille Family History

Baille 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: Faille, Balle, Bailie, Paille, Maille, Baile, Bille, Bailly, Baillie

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Where is the Baille family from?

You can see how Baille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baille family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baille families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Baille families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baille's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Baille families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baille surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baille ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baille. 64% of Baille men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Baille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baille 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Baille. 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 176 military records available for the last name Baille. For the veterans among your Baille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baille lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Baille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Baille in 1969 was 66, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Baille

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baille 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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