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Billiet Family History

Billiet Surname Meaning

French: variant of Billet.

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


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Where is the Billiet family from?

You can see how Billiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billiet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Billiet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Billiet families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Billiet's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Billiet families in 1920.
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What did your Billiet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billiet. 25% of Billiet men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Billiet women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Billiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billiet 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Billiet. 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 294 military records available for the last name Billiet. For the veterans among your Billiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billiet lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Billiet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Billiet in 1955 was 52, and 29 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billiet 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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