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Billcliffe Family History

Billcliffe Surname Meaning

see Bilcliff.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Billcliffe family from?

You can see how Billcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billcliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Billcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Billcliffe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Billcliffe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Billcliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Billcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Billcliffe. 50% of Billcliffe men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Billcliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billcliffe were Colliery Wagon Labourer Above and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Colliery Wagon Labourer Above
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Woollen Weaver
    13%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    9%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Billcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billcliffe 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Billcliffe. 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 29 military records available for the last name Billcliffe. For the veterans among your Billcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billcliffe lifespan?

Average Billcliffe life expectancy in 1999 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billcliffe 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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