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Bilyk Family History

Bilyk Name Meaning

Ukrainian and Rusyn (in Poland spelled Biłyk): from a derivative of bilyy ‘white’ hence a nickname for someone with white or fair hair or a pale complexion. Compare Bilik and Billick .

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


Similar surnames: Bilik, Bilak, Bilas, Bily, Bialek, Bilek, Bialik, Bialy, Bilow, Biltz

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Where is the Bilyk family from?

You can see how Bilyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilyk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bilyk families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Bilyk families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bilyk's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bilyk families in 1911.
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What did your Bilyk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bilyk. 79% of Bilyk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bilyk women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    79%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Farmers Son
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilyk 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bilyk. 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 230 military records available for the last name Bilyk. For the veterans among your Bilyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilyk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bilyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bilyk in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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