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Bailley Family History

Bailley 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, Billey, Bailly, Baisley, Halley, Barley, Billet, Galley

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Where is the Bailley family from?

You can see how Bailley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bailley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bailley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bailley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bailley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailley 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 Bailley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bailley. 60% of Bailley 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
    60%
  • Household Duties
    40%

What Bailley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bailley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailley 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Bailley. 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 516 military records available for the last name Bailley. For the veterans among your Bailley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Bailley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bailley in 1961 was 37, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bailley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailley 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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