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Bilsley Family History

Bilsley 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: Ilsley, Balsley, Billey, Billet, Pilley, Biller, Nissley, Cilley

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Where is the Bilsley family from?

You can see how Bilsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilsley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Bilsley families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilsley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bilsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Bilsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilsley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bilsley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bilsley. For the veterans among your Bilsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilsley lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Bilsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bilsley in 1994 was 70, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilsley 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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