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Billis Family History

Billis Surname Meaning

variant of Bellis.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Billis family from?

You can see how Billis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Billis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Billis families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Billis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Billis families in 1911.
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What did your Billis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billis. 45% of Billis men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Billis women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billis were Bartender and Stenographer.

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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
    45%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Chef
    6%
  • Bartender
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Billis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billis 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Billis. 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 386 military records available for the last name Billis. For the veterans among your Billis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Billis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Billis in 1962 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billis 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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