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Baylord Family History

Baylord 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: Baylor, Gaylord, Taylor, Bayard, Rayford, Bamford, Byford, Baynard

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Where is the Baylord family from?

You can see how Baylord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylord family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Baylord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Baylord families living in Virginia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Baylord's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Baylord families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baylord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Baylord ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Baylord family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Baylord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylord 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Baylord. 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 7 military records available for the last name Baylord. For the veterans among your Baylord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylord lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Baylord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Baylord in 1974 was 72, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baylord 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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