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Baley Family History

Baley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bailey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baley family from?

You can see how Baley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Baley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Baley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Baley families in 1891.
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What did your Baley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Baley. 34% of Baley men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Baley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baley were Old Age Pensioner and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Manufacturers Clerk
    17%
  • Platers Helper
    17%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Baley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Baley. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Baley. For the veterans among your Baley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baley lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Baley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baley in 1951 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baley 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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