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Bailen Family History

Bailen Surname Meaning

Spanish (Bailén): habitational name from Bailén in Jaén province. Americanized form of Jewish Bailin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bailen family from?

You can see how Bailen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bailen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bailen families living in British Columbia. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bailen's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Bailen families in 1911.
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What did your Bailen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bailen. 38% of Bailen men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Bailen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bailen were Caretaker and Copt Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Caretaker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Copt Operator
    16%

What Bailen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bailen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailen 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Bailen. 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 163 military records available for the last name Bailen. For the veterans among your Bailen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bailen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bailen in 1963 was 66, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailen 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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