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Billberg Family History

Billberg 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: Hillberg, Biller, Silberg, Milberg, Gilberg, Kullberg, Hellberg

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Where is the Billberg family from?

You can see how Billberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Billberg families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Billberg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Billberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Billberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Billberg. 47% of Billberg 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Assembler
    16%
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Billberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billberg 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Billberg. 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 32 military records available for the last name Billberg. For the veterans among your Billberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Billberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Billberg in 1964 was 84, and 73 in 2004.

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