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Bilbow Family History

Bilbow Surname Meaning

see Bilboe.

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


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Where is the Bilbow family from?

You can see how Bilbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilbow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bilbow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Bilbow families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilbow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bilbow families in 1911.
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What did your Bilbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bilbow. 50% of Bilbow men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilbow 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Bilbow. 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 203 military records available for the last name Bilbow. For the veterans among your Bilbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilbow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bilbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bilbow in 1963 was 79, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilbow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilbow 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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