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Billery Family History

Billery 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: Biller, Billey, Hillery, Tillery, Sillery, Hillary, Miller, Billet

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Where is the Billery family from?

You can see how Billery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Billery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Billery families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Billery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Billery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billery 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 81 census records available for the last name Billery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billery 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Billery. 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 20 military records available for the last name Billery. For the veterans among your Billery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billery lifespan?

Average Billery life expectancy in 1979 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billery 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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