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Baylay Family History

Baylay Surname Meaning

see Bailey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Baylay family from?

You can see how Baylay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baylay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Baylay families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Baylay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baylay families in 1891.
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What did your Baylay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baylay. 100% of Baylay 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
    100%

What Baylay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Baylay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylay 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Baylay. 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 50 military records available for the last name Baylay. For the veterans among your Baylay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylay lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1991, in the United States, Baylay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Baylay in 1984 was 45, and 59 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baylay 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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