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Bilke Family History

Bilke Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Bilke family from?

You can see how Bilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Bilke families living in Dorset. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bilke's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Bilke families in 1891.
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What did your Bilke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bilke. 32% of Bilke 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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilke 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Bilke. 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 248 military records available for the last name Bilke. For the veterans among your Bilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bilke in 1966 was 71, and 34 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bilke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilke 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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