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Bilskey Family History

Bilskey 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: Bilsky, Hiskey, Ilsley, Balsley, Pilkey, Billey, Bilbrey, Bilski

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Where is the Bilskey family from?

You can see how Bilskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bilskey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilskey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bilskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bilskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Bilskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilskey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bilskey. 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 Bilskey. For the veterans among your Bilskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilskey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Bilskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bilskey in 1968 was 44, and 93 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilskey 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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