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Bilkowski Family History

Bilkowski 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: Bialkowski, Wilkowski, Milkowski, Binkowski, Falkowski, Borkowski

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Where is the Bilkowski family from?

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

What did your Bilkowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bilkowski. 100% of Bilkowski 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 101 census records available for the last name Bilkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilkowski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bilkowski. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bilkowski. For the veterans among your Bilkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilkowski lifespan?

Average Bilkowski life expectancy in 1981 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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