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Bilyeu Family History

Bilyeu Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Billiou: from the ancient Germanic personal name Biliwulf composed of the elements bili ‘gentle’ and wulf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Bilyeu family from?

You can see how Bilyeu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilyeu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilyeu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Bilyeu families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilyeu's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bilyeu families in 1911.
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What did your Bilyeu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilyeu. 31% of Bilyeu men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Bilyeu women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilyeu were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • House Maid
    24%
  • Packer
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bilyeu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilyeu 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Bilyeu. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bilyeu. For the veterans among your Bilyeu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilyeu lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Bilyeu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bilyeu in 1945 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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