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Bilka Family History

Bilka Surname Meaning

Czech (Bílka): nickname for a fair-haired man from bílý ‘white’.

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


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Where is the Bilka family from?

You can see how Bilka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bilka family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bilka's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bilka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilka 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 Bilka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilka. 33% of Bilka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bilka women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilka were Shoe Worker and Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Shoe Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Stitcher
    23%

What Bilka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Bilka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilka 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Bilka. 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 344 military records available for the last name Bilka. For the veterans among your Bilka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Bilka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bilka in 1959 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilka 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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