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Baylock Family History

Baylock Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Blaylock. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Baylock family from?

You can see how Baylock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baylock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Baylock families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Baylock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baylock families in 1891.
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What did your Baylock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baylock. 52% of Baylock men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Baylock women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baylock were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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
    52%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Baylock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylock 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Baylock. 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 201 military records available for the last name Baylock. For the veterans among your Baylock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylock lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Baylock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Baylock in 1957 was 46, and 48 in 2004.

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