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Billheimer Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Pillham in Bavaria (formerly recorded as Pilhaim).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bornheimer, Billeter, Holzheimer, Birkhimer, Berkheimer, Thalheimer

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Where is the Billheimer family from?

You can see how Billheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billheimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Billheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Billheimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Billheimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Billheimer families in 1840.
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What did your Billheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billheimer. 18% of Billheimer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Billheimer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billheimer were Salesman and Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Billheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billheimer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Billheimer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Billheimer. For the veterans among your Billheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billheimer lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Billheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Billheimer in 1942 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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