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Billinger Family History

Billinger Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Billing

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Billinger family from?

You can see how Billinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Billinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Billinger families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Billinger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Billinger families in 1891.
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What did your Billinger 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 Billinger. 100% of Billinger men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Billinger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Billinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Billinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billinger 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Billinger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Billinger. For the veterans among your Billinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billinger lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Billinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Billinger in 1943 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Billinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billinger 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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