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Bilgrav Family History

Bilgrav 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: Belgrave, Milgram, Pilgram, Pilgrim, Bingham, Billman, Ingrao, Bilbro

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Where is the Bilgrav family from?

You can see how Bilgrav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilgrav family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bilgrav family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilgrav's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bilgrav families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilgrav surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Bilgrav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilgrav 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bilgrav. 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 43 military records available for the last name Bilgrav. For the veterans among your Bilgrav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilgrav lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1991, in the United States, Bilgrav life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bilgrav in 1973 was 35, and 92 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilgrav 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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