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Bilava Family History

Bilava 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: Bilal, Silva, Bilak, Blaha, Bilas, Bila, Bielawa, Bava, Bilka, Salava

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Where is the Bilava family from?

You can see how Bilava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bilava family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilava's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Bilava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilava surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Bilava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilava 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bilava. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bilava. For the veterans among your Bilava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilava lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bilava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bilava in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilava 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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