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Origins of the Billinge surname

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Where do most Billinges live?

In 1921, most Billinges lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Billinges

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We have 3,480 records for the Billinge surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Billinges most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Billinge first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Billinges

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

Common Female occupations for Billinges in 1921
Cotton Weaver

15

Widow

15

Dressmaker

12

Cotton Winder

10

House Servant

10

Common Male occupations for Billinges in 1921
Coal Miner

34

Yeoman

27

Farmer

23

Agricultural Labourer

15

General Labourer

14

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