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Bilney Family History

Bilney Surname Meaning

from East Bilney or West Bilney (both Norfolk). The second element of the place-name is Old English ēg island raised ground in marsh but the first is uncertain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bilney family from?

You can see how Bilney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bilney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Bilney families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bilney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bilney families in 1891.
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What did your Bilney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postal Sorter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bilney. 50% of Bilney men worked as a Postal Sorter and 100% of Bilney 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postal Sorter
    50%
  • Bank Manager
    50%

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 Bilney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilney 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Bilney. 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 261 military records available for the last name Bilney. For the veterans among your Bilney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bilney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bilney in 1962 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

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