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Bilske Family History

Bilske 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: Bilski, Bilsky, Blake, Bilik, Bielke, Belke, Hilke, Bielski, Fiske

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Where is the Bilske family from?

You can see how Bilske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bilske families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bilske's in USA. California had the highest population of Bilske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilske 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 Bilske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bilske. 100% of Bilske men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Bilske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Bilske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilske 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bilske. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bilske. For the veterans among your Bilske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilske lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bilske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bilske in 1970 was 89, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilske 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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