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Bilzer Family History

Bilzer 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: Biller, Kilzer, Belzer, Bitzer, Bilder, Bilger, Balzer, Miller

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Where is the Bilzer family from?

You can see how Bilzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bilzer families living in Iowa. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bilzer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bilzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Bilzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilzer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bilzer. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bilzer. For the veterans among your Bilzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Bilzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bilzer in 1967 was 70, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilzer 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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