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Bilben Family History

Bilben 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: Billen, Billet, Bien, Biller, Bullen, Bieber, Millen, Hillen, Bilton

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Where is the Bilben family from?

You can see how Bilben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bilben family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilben's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Bilben families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Bilben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilben 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bilben. 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 90 military records available for the last name Bilben. For the veterans among your Bilben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilben lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bilben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bilben in 1966 was 82, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilben 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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