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Billon Family History

Billon 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: Dillon, Bilton, Ballon, Brillon, Billen, Bilson, Bellon, Gillon

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Where is the Billon family from?

You can see how Billon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Billon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Billon families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Billon's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Billon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billon 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 Billon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Billon. 100% of Billon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Billon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billon 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Billon. 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 623 military records available for the last name Billon. For the veterans among your Billon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Billon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Billon in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Billon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billon 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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