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Bilis Family History

Bilis 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: Bilik, Balis, Biles, Bills, Bilas, Miles, Boris, Giles, Melis, Lis

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Where is the Bilis family from?

You can see how Bilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bilis families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bilis's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bilis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilis 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 Bilis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilis. 100% of Bilis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bilis women 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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Bilis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Bilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilis 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Bilis. 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 56 military records available for the last name Bilis. For the veterans among your Bilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Bilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bilis in 1977 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilis 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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