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Billak Family History

Billak 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: Bielak, Bilak, Villa, Billet, Bill, Biller, Bleak, Bizjak, Bolla

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Where is the Billak family from?

You can see how Billak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Billak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Billak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Billak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Billak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Billak. 100% of Billak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Billak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billak 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Billak. 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 74 military records available for the last name Billak. For the veterans among your Billak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Billak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Billak in 1964 was 50, and 46 in 2004.

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