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Billich Family History

Billich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Bilić (see Bilic).

Compare Bilich 1 and Billick.

German: variant of Billig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Billich family from?

You can see how Billich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Billich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Billich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Billich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Billich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billich 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 Billich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Billich. 60% of Billich 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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Billich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Billich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billich 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Billich. 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 375 military records available for the last name Billich. For the veterans among your Billich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Billich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Billich in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billich 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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