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Bailey

What does the name Bailey mean?

The Bailey surname is English in origin, coming from the Anglo-French 'bailler' (to deliver). Bailey is an occupational surname, used most prevalently as a description of a bailiff, or steward. Less often, Bailey sometimes could also be attached to those who live near a castle or stronghold.

The earliest occurrence of the Bailey surname in our family history documents is from 1472, and we currently have 2,592,354 records where Bailey appears.

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Typical jobs for Baileys

Typical jobs for Baileys

Hard-working people, the Baileys. 2657 worked in domestic service, according to the 1901 Census.

Where most Baileys lived

Where most Baileys lived

In the 1900s, you’d probably bump into a Bailey in Lancashire.

Baileys’ criminal history

Baileys’ criminal history

How do we put this... Not all Baileys were angels, apparently. We found 2703 in criminal records.

Baileys in World War I

Baileys in World War I

According to the World War I records, 4088 Baileys served in the First World War.

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