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Origins of the Baylor surname

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About the Baylors

We have a total number of 693 records for people with the last name Baylor.

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Where do most Baylors live?

In 1921, most Baylors lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Baylors

How common is your surname?

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

We have 276 records for the Baylor surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Baylors most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Baylors.

What are the most common Baylor first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Baylors

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

Common Female occupations for Baylors in 1921
General Servant

4

House Keeper

3

Servant

3

Bookkeepers And Cashiers

2

Cotton Powerloom Weaver

2

Common Male occupations for Baylors in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

21

Farm Hands

14

Semiskilled Warehousing

4

Attendants

3

Carman

3

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