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Bailo Family History

Bailo 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: Bail, Bailon, Ballo, Baile, Baio, Bailor, Bails, Baily, Bao, Bain

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Where is the Bailo family from?

You can see how Bailo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bailo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bailo families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bailo's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bailo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bailo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pickler and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bailo. 50% of Bailo men worked as a Pickler and 60% of Bailo women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bailo were Laborer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Pickler
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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What Bailo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Bailo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailo 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Bailo. 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 69 military records available for the last name Bailo. For the veterans among your Bailo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bailo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bailo in 1965 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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