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Bilbee Family History

Bilbee 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: Bibee, Bisbee, Bibbee, Bigbee, Billet, Biller, Bieber, Biebel, Bilbro

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Where is the Bilbee family from?

You can see how Bilbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilbee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilbee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Bilbee families living in Warwickshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bilbee's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bilbee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilbee 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 Bilbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilbee. 24% of Bilbee men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bilbee women worked as a Cook.

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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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Delivery Boy
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilbee 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 Bilbee. 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 124 military records available for the last name Bilbee. For the veterans among your Bilbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilbee lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bilbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bilbee in 1957 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilbee 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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