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Bilms Family History

Bilms 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: Biles, Bills, Bilas, Wilms, Miles, Giles, Vilas, Bill, Biss, Milos

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Where is the Bilms family from?

You can see how Bilms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilms family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Bilms families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Bilms's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bilms families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilms 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 64 census records available for the last name Bilms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilms 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bilms. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bilms. For the veterans among your Bilms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilms lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1984, in the United States, Bilms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bilms in 1971 was 81, and 69 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilms 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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