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Bilsie Family History

Bilsie 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, Bilik, Bailie, Bise, Bisig, Wilkie, Belshe, Billig, Bille

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Where is the Bilsie family from?

You can see how Bilsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilsie family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Bilsie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilsie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bilsie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilsie 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 Bilsie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Funeral Livery was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bilsie. 100% of Bilsie men worked as a Funeral Livery.

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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

  • Funeral Livery
    100%

What Bilsie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Bilsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilsie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bilsie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bilsie. For the veterans among your Bilsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilsie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Bilsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bilsie in 1960 was 85, and 84 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilsie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilsie 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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