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Baesley Family History

Baesley Name 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: Balsley, Baisley, Besley, Beesley, Bailey, Barley, Parsley, Berley

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Where is the Baesley family from?

You can see how Baesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baesley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Baesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Baesley family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Baesley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Baesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baesley. 100% of Baesley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Baesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baesley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Baesley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Baesley. For the veterans among your Baesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baesley lifespan?

Average Baesley life expectancy in 1974 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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