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Bielfield Family History

Bielfield 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: Belfield, Berfield, Bielefeld, Benfield, Winfield, Edenfield

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Where is the Bielfield family from?

You can see how Bielfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bielfield families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bielfield family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bielfield's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bielfield families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bielfield 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 Bielfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bielfield. 60% of Bielfield men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bielfield women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Bielfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Bielfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielfield 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Bielfield. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bielfield. For the veterans among your Bielfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielfield lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Bielfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bielfield in 1970 was 88, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielfield 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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