This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bilak family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bilak Family History

Bilak Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn; Slovak (mainly Bilák): nickname meaning ‘pale’ or ‘fair’ from a noun derivative of Ukrainian and Rusyn bilyy.

Slovak biely means ‘white’. Compare Bily.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bilak family from?

You can see how Bilak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bilak families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bilak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bilak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilak. 36% of Bilak men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bilak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilak were Machine Operator and Sewer.

View Census Data for Bilak | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Coal Miner
    11%
  • Machine Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Sewer
    29%

What Bilak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Bilak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bilak

Passenger Lists

There are 729 immigration records available for the last name Bilak. 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.

View all Bilak immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 311 military records available for the last name Bilak. For the veterans among your Bilak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bilak military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bilak family history

Discover More

What is the average Bilak lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bilak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bilak in 1950 was 48, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilak 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bilak family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial