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Bilson Family History

Bilson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Billson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bilson family from?

You can see how Bilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Bilson families living in Derbyshire. This was about 12% of all the recorded Bilson's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bilson families in 1891.
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What did your Bilson 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 Bilson. 12% of Bilson men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Bilson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilson were Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker and Private Means.

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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
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

What Bilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bilson. 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 892 military records available for the last name Bilson. For the veterans among your Bilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bilson in 1955 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilson 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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