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Bilyen Family History

Bilyen 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: Billen, Bilyeu, Billet, Bien, Biller, Bullen, Millen, Hillen, Bilton

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Where is the Bilyen family from?

You can see how Bilyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilyen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilyen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 13 Bilyen families living in Missouri. This was about 72% of all the recorded Bilyen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bilyen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilyen 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 Bilyen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilyen. 34% of Bilyen men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bilyen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilyen were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    21%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Bilyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bilyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilyen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bilyen. 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 402 military records available for the last name Bilyen. For the veterans among your Bilyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilyen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Bilyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bilyen in 1969 was 67, and 71 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilyen 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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