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Blila Family History

Blila 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: Bila, Brill, Blick, Oliva, Bliss, Vila, Bill, Bala, Lala, Bolla

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Where is the Blila family from?

You can see how Blila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blila family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blila families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Blila family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Blila's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Blila families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blila 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 52 census records available for the last name Blila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blila 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Blila. 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 6 military records available for the last name Blila. For the veterans among your Blila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blila lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Blila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Blila in 1969 was 59, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blila 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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