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Bilwin Family History

Bilwin 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: Litwin, Baldwin, Billing, Blain, Ballin, Bilton, Belin, Bilik, Gilpin

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Where is the Bilwin family from?

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

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bilwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilwin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bilwin. 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 86 military records available for the last name Bilwin. For the veterans among your Bilwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilwin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Bilwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bilwin in 1973 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilwin 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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