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Bailum Family History

Bailum 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: Bainum, Bailey, Allum, Baum, Bail, Bailon, Bailie, Hallum, Barnum

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Where is the Bailum family from?

You can see how Bailum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bailum families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bailum's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bailum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bailum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bailum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bailum. 100% of Bailum men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Bailum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bailum. 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 91 military records available for the last name Bailum. For the veterans among your Bailum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailum lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bailum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bailum in 1960 was 69, and 94 in 2004.

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