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Billia Family History

Billia 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: Billig, Billie, Bellia, Villa, Billet, Bill, Billing, Biller, Bolla

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Where is the Billia family from?

You can see how Billia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Billia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Billia families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Billia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Billia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Billia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Billia. 25% of Billia men worked as a Waiter. .

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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

  • Waiter
    25%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Baker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Billia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billia 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Billia. 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 59 military records available for the last name Billia. For the veterans among your Billia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Billia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Billia in 1960 was 60, and 93 in 1998.

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