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Bil Family History

Bil Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kil, Bill, Bel, Bail, Biel, Bi, Bal, Beil, Gil, Byl

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Where is the Bil family from?

You can see how Bil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bil families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bil. 56% of Bil men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Cook
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bil 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Bil. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Bil. For the veterans among your Bil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bil lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bil in 1967 was 75, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bil ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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