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Bilbao Family History

Bilbao Surname Meaning

Basque: habitational name from the city of Bilbao in Biscay Basque Country (Spain).

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


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Where is the Bilbao family from?

You can see how Bilbao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilbao family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bilbao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Bilbao families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bilbao's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bilbao families in 1891.
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What did your Bilbao ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bilbao. 100% of Bilbao women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilbao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilbao 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Bilbao. 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 606 military records available for the last name Bilbao. For the veterans among your Bilbao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilbao lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Bilbao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bilbao in 1954 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilbao

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilbao 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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