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Bayles Family History

Bayles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bales.

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


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Where is the Bayles family from?

You can see how Bayles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bayles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bayles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 186 Bayles families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bayles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bayles families in 1891.
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What did your Bayles 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 Bayles. 19% of Bayles men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Bayles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bayles were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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
    19%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Bayles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bayles 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bayles. 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 Bayles. For the veterans among your Bayles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bayles lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bayles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bayles in 1945 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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