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Bilyj Family History

Bilyj 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: Bilyk, Bily, Bill, Bly, Bilik, Billy, Biltz, Bilal, Bilbo, Biles

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Where is the Bilyj family from?

You can see how Bilyj families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilyj family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bilyj families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Bilyj families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilyj's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bilyj families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilyj surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bilyj family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Bilyj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilyj 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Bilyj. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bilyj. For the veterans among your Bilyj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilyj lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bilyj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bilyj in 1971 was 52, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilyj 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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