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Bilsky Family History

Bilsky Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Ukrainian: variant of Belsky based on the Ukrainian form of the Slavic adjective meaning ‘white’ bilyy.

Altered form of Polish Bilski.

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


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Where is the Bilsky family from?

You can see how Bilsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Bilsky families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bilsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bilsky families in 1911.
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What did your Bilsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Retail was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bilsky. 50% of Bilsky men worked as a Retail.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Retail
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bilsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilsky 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Bilsky. 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 365 military records available for the last name Bilsky. For the veterans among your Bilsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilsky lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bilsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bilsky in 1947 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilsky 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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