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Baillies Family History

Baillies 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: Baillie, Balles, Bailie, Bailes, Balliet, Ballis, Caillier, Billie

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Where is the Baillies family from?

You can see how Baillies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baillies family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Baillies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Baillies families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Baillies's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Baillies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baillies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baillies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baillies. 100% of Baillies 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Baillies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baillies 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Baillies. 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 35 military records available for the last name Baillies. For the veterans among your Baillies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baillies lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Baillies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Baillies in 1965 was 79, and 98 in 2003.

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