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Bilgrei Family History

Bilgrei 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: Bilbrey, Bilger, Pilgrim, Billet, Biller, Bolger, Bieri, Bilbro

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Where is the Bilgrei family from?

You can see how Bilgrei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilgrei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bilgrei families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilgrei's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bilgrei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilgrei 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 Bilgrei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilgrei. 100% of Bilgrei men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Bilgrei women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bilgrei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bilgrei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilgrei 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 Bilgrei. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bilgrei. For the veterans among your Bilgrei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilgrei lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bilgrei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bilgrei in 1965 was 82, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilgrei 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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