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Bileau Family History

Bileau 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: Boileau, Bibeau, Bleau, Bleak, Buteau, Blau, Belleau, Bilal, Mineau

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Where is the Bileau family from?

You can see how Bileau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bileau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bileau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Bileau families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Bileau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bileau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bileau 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 Bileau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bileau. 100% of Bileau 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
    100%

What Bileau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 415 census records available for the last name Bileau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bileau 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bileau. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bileau. For the veterans among your Bileau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bileau lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Bileau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bileau in 1974 was 64, and 37 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bileau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bileau 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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