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Billiam Family History

Billiam 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: William, Gilliam, Billing, Billman, Hillian, Gillian, Ballam, Gillham

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Where is the Billiam family from?

You can see how Billiam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billiam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Billiam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Billiam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Billiam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Billiam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billiam 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 325 census records available for the last name Billiam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billiam 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Billiam. 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 13 military records available for the last name Billiam. For the veterans among your Billiam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billiam lifespan?

Average Billiam life expectancy in 1985 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billiam 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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