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Billert Family History

Billert 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: Billet, Biller, Willert, Billett, Miller, Buller, Gilbert, Millet

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Where is the Billert family from?

You can see how Billert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Billert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Billert families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Billert's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Billert families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billert 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 Billert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Billert. 100% of Billert men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Billert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billert 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Billert. 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 431 military records available for the last name Billert. For the veterans among your Billert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Billert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Billert in 1964 was 60, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billert 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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