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Billett Family History

Billett Surname Meaning

English: variant of Billet.

Possibly also an altered form of French Billet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

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


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Where is the Billett family from?

You can see how Billett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Billett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Billett families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Billett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Billett families in 1891.
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What did your Billett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Billett. 25% of Billett men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Billett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billett were Incapacitated and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Gardener
    22%
  • Retired
    11%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Billett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Billett. 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 Billett. For the veterans among your Billett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Billett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Billett in 1957 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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