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Origins of the Bailie surname

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Where do most Bailies live?

In 1921, most Bailies lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bailies

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,080 records for the Bailie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Bailies most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bailie first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Bailies

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bailies in 1921
F S

17

Dressmaker

15

Housekeeper

13

Domestic Servant

11

General Servant

11

Common Male occupations for Bailies in 1921
Coal Miner

31

Mason

19

Tailor

19

Blacksmith

15

Farm Servant

13

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