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Billow Family History

Billow Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Bellow or Bellew.

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


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Where is the Billow family from?

You can see how Billow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Billow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Billow families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Billow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Billow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billow 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 Billow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Billow. 100% of Billow 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 Billow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billow 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Billow. 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 853 military records available for the last name Billow. For the veterans among your Billow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Billow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Billow in 1954 was 52, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billow 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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