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Bailard Family History

Bailard 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: Boilard, Ballard, Maillard, Bayard, Bullard, Billard, Mallard, Bailer

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Where is the Bailard family from?

You can see how Bailard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bailard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 14 Bailard families living in California. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bailard's in USA. California had the highest population of Bailard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bailard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bailard. 27% of Bailard men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Bailard women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bailard were Loader and Maid. .

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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
    27%
  • Rancher
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Loader
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Spinner
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bailard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailard 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Bailard. 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 137 military records available for the last name Bailard. For the veterans among your Bailard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bailard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bailard in 1965 was 85, and 72 in 2003.

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