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Baylon Name Meaning

Spanish: variant of Bailón (see Bailon ).

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


Similar surnames: Bailon, Ballon, Baylor, Rayon, Baylin, Malon, Bailen, Daymon, Ballou

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Where is the Baylon family from?

You can see how Baylon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baylon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baylon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Baylon families living in Devon. This was about 20% of all the recorded Baylon's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Baylon families in 1891.
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What did your Baylon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Baylon. 60% of Baylon men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Baylon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Colliery Metal Worker Down
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Baylon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baylon 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 526 immigration records available for the last name Baylon. 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 265 military records available for the last name Baylon. For the veterans among your Baylon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baylon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Baylon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Baylon in 1966 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

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