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Billburg Family History

Billburg 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: Kilburg, Willburn, Hillberg, Walburg, Billing, Biller, Silberg

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Where is the Billburg family from?

You can see how Billburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Billburg families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Billburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Billburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Billburg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Billburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billburg 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Billburg. 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 23 military records available for the last name Billburg. For the veterans among your Billburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billburg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Billburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Billburg in 1966 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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