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Billante Family History

Billante 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: Bellante, Billotte, Ballance, Violante, Pallante, Brillant, Bellanti

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Where is the Billante family from?

You can see how Billante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billante family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Billante families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Billante families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Billante's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Billante families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billante 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 Billante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billante. 40% of Billante men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Billante women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billante were Road Construction and Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Road Construction
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Billante family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Billante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billante 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Billante. 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 51 military records available for the last name Billante. For the veterans among your Billante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billante lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Billante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Billante in 1965 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billante 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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