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Bilskemper Family History

Bilskemper 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: Burkemper, Semper, Kemper, Bloemer, Billeter, Stemper, Besemer

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Where is the Bilskemper family from?

You can see how Bilskemper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilskemper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bilskemper family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bilskemper's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Bilskemper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilskemper 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 Bilskemper ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Bilskemper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Bilskemper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilskemper 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bilskemper. 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 140 military records available for the last name Bilskemper. For the veterans among your Bilskemper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilskemper lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Bilskemper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bilskemper in 1960 was 60, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilskemper 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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