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Baylet Family History

Baylet 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, Bayley, Bayles, Barlet, Bailey, Barley, Mallet, Billet, Bayer

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Where is the Baylet family from?

You can see how Baylet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Baylet family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Baylet's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Baylet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baylet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baylet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baylet. 100% of Baylet women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Baylet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylet 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Baylet. 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 10 military records available for the last name Baylet. For the veterans among your Baylet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylet lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Baylet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baylet in 1976 was 78, and 93 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baylet 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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