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Bilkley Family History

Bilkley 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: Bickley, Binkley, Billey, Bulkley, Buckley, Billet, Pilley, Biller

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Where is the Bilkley family from?

You can see how Bilkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilkley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Bilkley family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilkley's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Bilkley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilkley 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 Bilkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilkley 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 Bilkley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bilkley. For the veterans among your Bilkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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