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Bilner Family History

Bilner Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Bilney.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bilner family from?

You can see how Bilner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bilner families living in Essex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Bilner's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bilner families in 1891.
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What did your Bilner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bilner. 63% of Bilner men worked as a Farm Labourer and 62% of Bilner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilner were Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    63%
  • Horseman On Farm
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Household Duties
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%

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Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Bilner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilner 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bilner. 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 Bilner. For the veterans among your Bilner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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