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Bilsing Family History

Bilsing 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: Billing, Bolling, Wilding, Helsing, Bicking, Pilling, Hilding

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Where is the Bilsing family from?

You can see how Bilsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilsing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilsing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Bilsing families living in Ohio. This was about 87% of all the recorded Bilsing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bilsing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilsing 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 Bilsing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilsing. 60% of Bilsing men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bilsing women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Butcher
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bilsing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Bilsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilsing 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Bilsing. 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 119 military records available for the last name Bilsing. For the veterans among your Bilsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilsing lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bilsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bilsing in 1965 was 65, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilsing 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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