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Origins of the Bilham surname

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About the Bilhams

We have a total number of 3479 records for people with the last name Bilham.

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Where do most Bilhams live?

In 1921, most Bilhams lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Bilhams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,330 records for the Bilham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1837.

Who were Bilhams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bilham first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Sarah
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bilhams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bilhams in 1921
Dressmaker

21

General Servant Domestic

16

House Servant

8

Domestic Servant

7

House Keeper

7

Common Male occupations for Bilhams in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

46

Bricklayer

19

Farm Labourer

18

Carpenter

14

Gardener

11

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