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Bilella Family History

Bilella Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bilello, Rinella, Bella, Biela, Di Lella, Minella, Colella, Galella

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Where is the Bilella family from?

You can see how Bilella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bilella families living in Wisconsin. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bilella's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bilella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bilella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilella. 60% of Bilella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bilella women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Huckster
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Bilella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Bilella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilella 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Bilella. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 78 military records available for the last name Bilella. For the veterans among your Bilella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bilella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bilella in 1963 was 64, and 84 in 2003.

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