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Bilyou Family History

Bilyou Surname Meaning

Variant of Bilyeu a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Bilyou family from?

You can see how Bilyou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilyou family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilyou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bilyou families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilyou's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bilyou families in 1891.
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What did your Bilyou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilyou. 70% of Bilyou men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bilyou women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilyou were New Worker and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Bilyou family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Bilyou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilyou 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bilyou. 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 106 military records available for the last name Bilyou. For the veterans among your Bilyou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilyou lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bilyou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bilyou in 1959 was 51, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilyou 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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