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Billham Family History

Billham Surname Meaning

see Bilham.

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


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Where is the Billham family from?

You can see how Billham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Billham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Billham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Billham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billham 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 Billham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Billham. 50% of Billham men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Billham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billham were Window Cleaner and Tailoress.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Window Cleaner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Tailoress
    7%

What Billham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Billham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billham 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Billham. 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 48 military records available for the last name Billham. For the veterans among your Billham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billham lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Billham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Billham in 1970 was 85, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billham 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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