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Bilbro Family History

Bilbro Name Meaning

Altered form of English Bilbrough or of its variant Bilborough. Compare Bilberry and Bilbrey .

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


Similar surnames: Albro, Bilbo, Bilby, Bilbrey, Milby, Bielby, Biron, Bilbao, Bitar

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Where is the Bilbro family from?

You can see how Bilbro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilbro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilbro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Bilbro families living in Virginia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Bilbro's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bilbro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilbro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bilbro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilbro. 42% of Bilbro men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Bilbro women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilbro were Fireman and Wage Hand. .

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Fireman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Wage Hand
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilbro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilbro 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bilbro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 359 military records available for the last name Bilbro. For the veterans among your Bilbro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilbro lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bilbro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bilbro in 1953 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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