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Bilsbury Family History

Bilsbury Surname Meaning

see Bilsborough.

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


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Where is the Bilsbury family from?

You can see how Bilsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilsbury family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Bilsbury families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bilsbury's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bilsbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilsbury 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 Bilsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bilsbury. 50% of Bilsbury men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Bilsbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilsbury were Iron Moulder and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Iron Moulder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Cotton Weaver
    16%

What Bilsbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Bilsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilsbury 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Bilsbury. 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 68 military records available for the last name Bilsbury. For the veterans among your Bilsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilsbury lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Bilsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bilsbury in 1967 was 86, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilsbury 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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