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Bilgen Family History

Bilgen 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: Gilgen, Bingen, Billen, Bilger, Ilgen, Billet, Bien, Biller, Bolger

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Where is the Bilgen family from?

You can see how Bilgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bilgen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bilgen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bilgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilgen 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 Bilgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Metal Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bilgen. 50% of Bilgen men worked as a Metal Worker.

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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 1940

  • Metal Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bilgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Bilgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilgen 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bilgen. 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 109 military records available for the last name Bilgen. For the veterans among your Bilgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilgen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Bilgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bilgen in 1962 was 80, and 83 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilgen 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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