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Bailif Family History

Bailif 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: Bailie, Bailiff, Bailin, Bailey, Baglio, Ballin, Bail, Bailon, Bilik

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Where is the Bailif family from?

You can see how Bailif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bailif family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bailif families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bailif family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Bailif's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bailif families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Bailif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bailif 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bailif. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bailif. For the veterans among your Bailif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bailif lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Bailif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bailif in 1984 was 30, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bailif 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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