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Bilund Family History

Bilund 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: Bylund, Lund, Boland, Bland, Blunt, Blond, Blind, Piland, Nylund

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Where is the Bilund family from?

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

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Bilund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilund 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bilund. 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 9 military records available for the last name Bilund. For the veterans among your Bilund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilund lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Bilund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bilund in 1971 was 54, and 88 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilund 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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