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Billue Family History

Billue Surname Meaning

Variant of Bellew 2 a surname of probable French origin (see Ballou 1 and ).

Possibly also an altered form of English, Irish, and Scottish Bellew.

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


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Where is the Billue family from?

You can see how Billue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billue family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Billue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Billue families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Billue's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Billue families in 1911.
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What did your Billue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Billue. 59% of Billue 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Trucker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Billue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billue 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Billue. 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 182 military records available for the last name Billue. For the veterans among your Billue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billue lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Billue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Billue in 1958 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Billue 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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