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Bickelman Family History

Bickelman Surname 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: Bockelman, Rickelman, Michelman, Deckelman, Brockelman, Fackelman

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Where is the Bickelman family from?

You can see how Bickelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bickelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bickelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bickelman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bickelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bickelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bickelman 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 Bickelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bickelman. 100% of Bickelman men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Bickelman women worked as an Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Bickelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Bickelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bickelman 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Bickelman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Bickelman. For the veterans among your Bickelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bickelman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bickelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bickelman in 1956 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bickelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bickelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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