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Bailenson Family History

Bailenson 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: Allenson, Benson, Bailon, Ellenson, Bailes, Berenson, Bartleson

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Where is the Bailenson family from?

You can see how Bailenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bailenson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bailenson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bailenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bailenson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bailenson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Bailenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailenson 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bailenson. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bailenson. For the veterans among your Bailenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailenson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bailenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bailenson in 1972 was 61, and 95 in 2003.

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