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Bilko Family History

Bilko 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: Milko, Bilbo, Balko, Bilka, Belko, Bick, Bill, Bello, Valko, Misko

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Where is the Bilko family from?

You can see how Bilko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bilko family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilko's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Bilko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bilko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilko. 40% of Bilko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bilko women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    40%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Bilko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Bilko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilko 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Bilko. 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 144 military records available for the last name Bilko. For the veterans among your Bilko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bilko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bilko in 1967 was 79, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilko 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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