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Bairley Family History

Bairley 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, Barley, Fairley, Baisley, Varley, Harley, Berley, Marley

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Where is the Bairley family from?

You can see how Bairley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bairley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bairley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Bairley families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bairley's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bairley families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bairley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Bairley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bairley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bairley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bairley. For the veterans among your Bairley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bairley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Bairley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bairley in 1962 was 44, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bairley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bairley 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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