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Bilsborrow Family History

Bilsborrow Surname Meaning

see Bilsborough.

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


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Where is the Bilsborrow family from?

You can see how Bilsborrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilsborrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bilsborrow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Bilsborrow families living in Lancashire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Bilsborrow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bilsborrow families in 1891.
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What did your Bilsborrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bilsborrow. 50% of Bilsborrow men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Bilsborrow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilsborrow were Dairy Farmer and 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 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilsborrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilsborrow 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Bilsborrow. 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 136 military records available for the last name Bilsborrow. For the veterans among your Bilsborrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilsborrow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2001, in the United States, Bilsborrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bilsborrow in 1960 was 48, and 54 in 2001.

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