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Billiot Name Meaning

French: variant of Billot . In the US this surname is common among Native Americans namely the Houma tribe in LA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Billiet, Gilliom, Billet, Gillmor, Grilliot, Killin, Bellin, Willet

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Where is the Billiot family from?

You can see how Billiot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Billiot family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Billiot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Billiot families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Billiot's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Billiot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Billiot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Billiot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Picker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Billiot. 36% of Billiot men worked as a Fisherman and 25% of Billiot women worked as a Picker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Billiot were Trapper and Housework. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Fishing
    10%
  • Trapper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Picker
    25%
  • Fishing
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Billiot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Billiot 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Billiot. 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 287 military records available for the last name Billiot. For the veterans among your Billiot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Billiot lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Billiot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Billiot in 1944 was 33, and 61 in 2004.

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