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Billa Family History

Billa Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): probably of French origin (see Bille). Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Villa. Slovak and Czech (Billá): feminine form (denoting ‘the daughter or wife of’) of Billý (see Billy).

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Bila or Biła. Albanian: unexplained.

Indian (mainly Punjab) Bangladeshi and Pakistani: unexplained.

West African (Burkina Faso and Ghana): name found among the Bissa people of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Billa family from?

You can see how Billa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Billa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Billa families living in Worcestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Billa's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Billa families in 1891.
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What did your Billa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billa. 43% of Billa men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Billa women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billa 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Baker
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Inspector
    15%
  • Helper On Farm
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Billa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billa 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Billa. 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 198 military records available for the last name Billa. For the veterans among your Billa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billa lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Billa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Billa in 1946 was 59, and 66 in 2003.

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