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Bilderback Family History

Bilderback Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the three places in northern Germany named Billerbeck formerly Bilderbeck.

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


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Where is the Bilderback family from?

You can see how Bilderback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilderback family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilderback families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Bilderback families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bilderback's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bilderback families in 1840.
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What did your Bilderback ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bilderback. 100% of Bilderback women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bilderback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilderback 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Bilderback. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bilderback. For the veterans among your Bilderback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilderback lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Bilderback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bilderback in 1949 was 40, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilderback 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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