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Bailley Family History

Bailley 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: Bailey, Billey, Bailly, Baisley, Halley, Barley, Billet, Galley

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Where is the Bailley family from?

You can see how Bailley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bailley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bailley family living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bailley's in USA. Kentucky and 4 other states had the highest population of Bailley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailley 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 Bailley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bailley. 33% of Bailley men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Bailley women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bailley were Farming and Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Porter
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Fruit Packer
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bailley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailley 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 866 immigration records available for the last name Bailley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 516 military records available for the last name Bailley. For the veterans among your Bailley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Bailley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bailley in 1961 was 37, and 63 in 2001.

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