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Etymology of Baillif

What does the name Baillif mean?

France is the ancestral homeland of the prestigious surname Baillif. This majestic country was home to some of the most famous political dignitaries and cultural heroes in history. The surname Baillif is a nickname, which is a type of hereditary surname. The surname Baillif came from the Old French word bailiff, which referred to a person who was responsible for keeping order in a court of law.

Early Origins of the Baillif family

The surname Baillif was first found in Poitou, in the region of the west of France, where this ancient family was renowned.

Early History of the Baillif family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Baillif research. Another 382 words (27 lines of text) covering the years 1310, 1467, 1488, 1553, 1571, 1630, 1659, 1666, 1690, 1691, 1696, 1789, 1793, 1809 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Baillif History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Baillif Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bayle, Lebailly, Aubailly (son of Bailly), Baillif, Baeyle, Bailly, Bailli, Lebaillif, Baillivet, Bayl, Baylet, Baylot, Beylet and many more.

Early Notables of the Baillif family

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Migration of the Baillif family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Claude Bailly and Joseph Bailly, who were established in Louisiana in 1726. Vivien Bailly, a sail maker, was established in Louisiana with his wife and child in 1727..



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