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Billbe Family History

Billbe 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: Billie, Bille, Billue, Pille, Billet, Bolle, Bill, Belle, Biller

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Where is the Billbe family from?

You can see how Billbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Billbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Billbe family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Billbe's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Billbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billbe 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 Billbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billbe. 37% of Billbe men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Billbe women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billbe were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Billbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Billbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billbe 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Billbe. 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 147 military records available for the last name Billbe. For the veterans among your Billbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billbe lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Billbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Billbe in 1961 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billbe 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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