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Billbery Family History

Billbery 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: Biller, Billey, Hillery, Tillery, Bilberry, Hillberry, Hillberg

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Where is the Billbery family from?

You can see how Billbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billbery family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Billbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Billbery family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Billbery's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Billbery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billbery 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 Billbery ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Billbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billbery 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Billbery. 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 14 military records available for the last name Billbery. For the veterans among your Billbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billbery lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Billbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Billbery in 1964 was 82, and 93 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billbery 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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