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Bilz Family History

Bilz Surname Meaning

German: variant (in Saxony Silesia) of Pilz ‘mushroom’ hence a nickname or a metonymic occupational name for a gatherer or seller of mushrooms.

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


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Where is the Bilz family from?

You can see how Bilz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Bilz families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bilz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bilz families in 1880.
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What did your Bilz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilz. 23% of Bilz men worked as a Farmer and 55% of Bilz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilz were Electrician 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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    55%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilz 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Bilz. 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 629 military records available for the last name Bilz. For the veterans among your Bilz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bilz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bilz in 1962 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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