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Bilboe Family History

Bilboe Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; apparently from Early Modern English bilbo a type of fine sword

itself from Bilbo(a) the former English rendering of Bilbao in the Basque Country.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bilboe family from?

You can see how Bilboe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilboe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bilboe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Bilboe families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilboe's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Bilboe families in 1891.
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What did your Bilboe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bilboe. 100% of Bilboe men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Bilboe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilboe 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Bilboe. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bilboe. For the veterans among your Bilboe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilboe lifespan?

Average Bilboe life expectancy in 1976 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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