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Bilges Family History

Bilges 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: Biles, Bilger, Nilges, Miles, Giles, Billet, Biller, Bolger, Borges

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Where is the Bilges family from?

You can see how Bilges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bilges family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilges's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bilges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Bilges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilges 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bilges. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bilges. For the veterans among your Bilges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilges lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Bilges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bilges in 1975 was 82, and 35 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilges 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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