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Bielan Family History

Bielan 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: Belan, Biela, Bielak, Bielen, Bielat, Bean, Balan, Bien, Bieler

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Where is the Bielan family from?

You can see how Bielan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bielan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Bielan family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bielan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bielan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Bielan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielan 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Bielan. 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 64 military records available for the last name Bielan. For the veterans among your Bielan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bielan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bielan in 1967 was 55, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielan 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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