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Baylson Family History

Baylson 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: Balson, Baylon, Balon, Ballon, Bailon, Belson, Bryson, Boyson

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Where is the Baylson family from?

You can see how Baylson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Baylson families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Baylson's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Baylson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baylson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Baylson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylson 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Baylson. 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 39 military records available for the last name Baylson. For the veterans among your Baylson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Baylson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Baylson in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baylson 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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