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Billhimer Family History

Billhimer 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: Billheimer, Billiter, Birkhimer, Biller, Milliner, Billeter, Hillier

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Where is the Billhimer family from?

You can see how Billhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billhimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Billhimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Billhimer families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Billhimer's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Billhimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billhimer 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 Billhimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billhimer. 50% of Billhimer men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Billhimer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billhimer were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Billhimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Billhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billhimer 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Billhimer. 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 297 military records available for the last name Billhimer. For the veterans among your Billhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billhimer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Billhimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Billhimer in 1955 was 33, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Billhimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billhimer 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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