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Bilsky Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Ukrainian: variant of Belsky based on the Ukrainian form of the Slavic adjective meaning ‘white’ bilyy. Altered form of Polish Bilski .

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


Similar surnames: Belsky, Bilski, Lipsky, Pinsky, Gursky, Minsky, Bilik, Mirsky

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Where is the Bilsky family from?

You can see how Bilsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bilsky family living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bilsky's in United Kingdom. Kent and 2 other counties had the highest population of Bilsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bilsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bilsky. 100% of Bilsky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bilsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilsky 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Bilsky. 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 365 military records available for the last name Bilsky. For the veterans among your Bilsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilsky lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bilsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bilsky in 1947 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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