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Baylen Family History

Baylen 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: Bayle, Bailen, Baylon, Bayley, Bayles, Baylin, Boylen, Ballen, Allen

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Where is the Baylen family from?

You can see how Baylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Baylen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Baylen family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Baylen's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Baylen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baylen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baylen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baylen. 37% of Baylen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Baylen women worked as a School Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Baylen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Baylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylen 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Baylen. 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 85 military records available for the last name Baylen. For the veterans among your Baylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Baylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Baylen in 1970 was 44, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baylen 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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