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Bilgere Family History

Bilgere 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: Bilger, Biller, Bolger, Hilger, Belger, Dilger, Bigger, Birger

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Where is the Bilgere family from?

You can see how Bilgere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilgere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bilgere families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bilgere's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bilgere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilgere 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 Bilgere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glazier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bilgere. 100% of Bilgere men worked as a Glazier.

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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

  • Glazier
    100%

What Bilgere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Bilgere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilgere 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bilgere. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bilgere. For the veterans among your Bilgere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilgere lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Bilgere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bilgere in 1960 was 45, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilgere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilgere 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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