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Bilanger Family History

Bilanger 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: Belanger, Bolander, Langer, Boulanger, Binger, Bilger, Erlanger

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Where is the Bilanger family from?

You can see how Bilanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilanger families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Bilanger families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Bilanger's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bilanger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilanger 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 Bilanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bilanger. 43% of Bilanger men worked as a Cultivateur and 17% of Bilanger women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilanger were Charretier and Tudiant.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%
  • Charretier
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    17%
  • Eleveur
    17%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Tudiant
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Bilanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilanger 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bilanger. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bilanger. For the veterans among your Bilanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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