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Biltcliffe Family History

Biltcliffe Surname Meaning

see Bilcliff.

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


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Where is the Biltcliffe family from?

You can see how Biltcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biltcliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Biltcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 130 Biltcliffe families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Biltcliffe's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Biltcliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Biltcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biltcliffe. 58% of Biltcliffe men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Biltcliffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biltcliffe were Retired and Woollen Weaver.

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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

  • General Labourer
    58%
  • Retired
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Service
    4%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    4%
  • Woollen Weaver
    4%

What Biltcliffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Biltcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biltcliffe 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Biltcliffe. 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 147 military records available for the last name Biltcliffe. For the veterans among your Biltcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biltcliffe lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Biltcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Biltcliffe in 1951 was 27, and 78 in 2004.

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