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Bailish Family History

Bailish Surname 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: Bayliss, Bailie, Balis, Balash, Barish, Balich, Bailes, Babish

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Where is the Bailish family from?

You can see how Bailish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailish family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bailish family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bailish's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Bailish families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Bailish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bailish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Bailish. For the veterans among your Bailish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailish lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Bailish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bailish in 1976 was 57, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bailish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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