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Bilger Family History

Bilger Surname Meaning

German: nickname for someone who had been on a pilgrimage from Middle High German bilgerīm ‘pilgrim’.

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


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Where is the Bilger family from?

You can see how Bilger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bilger family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bilger's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Bilger families in 1891.
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What did your Bilger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilger. 22% of Bilger men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Bilger women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilger were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bilger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bilger. 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 Bilger. For the veterans among your Bilger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilger lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bilger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bilger in 1941 was 29, and 82 in 2004.

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