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Bilhou Family History

Bilhou 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: Bishop, Bilton, Bilbo, Bilow, Ballou, Bilson, Bilyeu, Billow, Milhous

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Where is the Bilhou family from?

You can see how Bilhou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilhou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bilhou family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilhou's in USA. California had the highest population of Bilhou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilhou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Bilhou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilhou 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Bilhou. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bilhou. For the veterans among your Bilhou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilhou lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Bilhou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bilhou in 1969 was 80, and 83 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilhou 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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