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Billat Family History

Billat 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: Billet, Bielat, Villa, Millet, Bill, Pilat, Biller, Bolla, Villar

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Where is the Billat family from?

You can see how Billat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Billat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Billat families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Billat's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Billat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Billat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Billat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Billat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billat 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Billat. 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 49 military records available for the last name Billat. For the veterans among your Billat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billat lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Billat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Billat in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 1998.

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