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Bayla Family History

Bayla 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: Bala, Balla, Bayle, Bayha, Bayly, Sala, Bara, Basa, Baba, Ball

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Where is the Bayla family from?

You can see how Bayla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayla family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bayla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Bayla family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bayla's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Bayla families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bayla 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 129 census records available for the last name Bayla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayla 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bayla. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bayla. For the veterans among your Bayla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayla lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Bayla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bayla in 1971 was 32, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayla 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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