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Bilenken Family History

Bilenken 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: Blenker, Tienken, Beenken, Blanken, Boenker, Blender, Blethen, Bielke

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Where is the Bilenken family from?

You can see how Bilenken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilenken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bilenken families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilenken's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bilenken families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Bilenken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilenken 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bilenken. 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 military records available for the last name Bilenken. For the veterans among your Bilenken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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