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Billig Family History

Billig Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name from a place called Billig near Cologne. nickname from Middle High German billich ‘proper appropriate’.

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


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Where is the Billig family from?

You can see how Billig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Billig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Billig families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Billig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Billig families in 1891.
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What did your Billig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billig. 15% of Billig men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Billig women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billig were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Billig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billig 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 Billig. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Billig. For the veterans among your Billig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billig lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Billig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Billig in 1942 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billig 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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