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Baylie Family History

Baylie Surname Meaning

see Bailey.

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


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Where is the Baylie family from?

You can see how Baylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baylie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Baylie families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Baylie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baylie families in 1891.
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What did your Baylie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Baylie. 87% of Baylie 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
    87%
  • Carpet Weaver
    7%
  • Nurse
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Baylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylie 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Baylie. 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 391 military records available for the last name Baylie. For the veterans among your Baylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Baylie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baylie in 1962 was 57, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baylie 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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