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Billerbeck Family History

Billerbeck Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Billerbeck in Eastphalia and Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Billerbeck family from?

You can see how Billerbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billerbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Billerbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Billerbeck families living in Wisconsin. This was about 37% of all the recorded Billerbeck's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Billerbeck families in 1880.
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What did your Billerbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billerbeck. 64% of Billerbeck men worked as a Farmer and 75% of Billerbeck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billerbeck were Proprietor and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    75%
  • Housework
    25%

What Billerbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Billerbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billerbeck 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Billerbeck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Billerbeck. For the veterans among your Billerbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billerbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Billerbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Billerbeck in 1962 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Billerbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billerbeck 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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