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Baylifs Family History

Baylifs 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: Bayliss, Bayliff, Baylis, Balis, Bailiff, Ballis, Balius, Bayless

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You can see how Baylifs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylifs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Baylifs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Baylifs families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Baylifs's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Baylifs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Baylifs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylifs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Baylifs. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Baylifs. For the veterans among your Baylifs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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