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Bilgard Family History

Bilgard 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: Billard, Belgard, Boilard, Gillard, Bongard, Bullard, Millard

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Where is the Bilgard family from?

You can see how Bilgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilgard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilgard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bilgard families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilgard's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bilgard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Bilgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilgard 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bilgard. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bilgard. For the veterans among your Bilgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilgard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bilgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bilgard in 1963 was 77, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilgard 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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