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Bayle Family History

Bayle Surname Meaning

French: variant of Baile (see Bail). English: variant of Bale.

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


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Where is the Bayle family from?

You can see how Bayle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 77 Bayle families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bayle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bayle families in 1891.
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What did your Bayle 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 Bayle. 60% of Bayle men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Bayle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bayle were Motor Driver (van) and Cotton Ring Spinner.

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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
    60%
  • Motor Driver (van)
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Trained Nurse
    6%
  • Cotton Ring Spinner
    6%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Bayle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayle 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bayle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bayle. For the veterans among your Bayle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bayle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bayle in 1957 was 20, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bayle 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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