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Bils Family History

Bils 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: Bill, Biss, Hils, Bies, Biles, Dils, Bills, Bilas, Bias, Bilz

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Where is the Bils family from?

You can see how Bils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bils family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bils families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bils families living in Indiana. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bils's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bils families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bils 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 Bils ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bils. 50% of Bils men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Bils family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Bils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bils 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Bils. 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 212 military records available for the last name Bils. For the veterans among your Bils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bils lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Bils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bils in 1969 was 83, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bils 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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