This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bikel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bikel Family History

Bikel 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: Bickel, Biel, Wikel, Birkel, Bisel, Mikel, Bixel, Kikel, Pike, Kiel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bikel family from?

You can see how Bikel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bikel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bikel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bikel families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bikel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bikel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bikel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bikel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bikel. 100% of Bikel men worked as a Clerk.

View Census Data for Bikel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bikel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Bikel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bikel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Bikel

Passenger Lists

There are 201 immigration records available for the last name Bikel. 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.

View all Bikel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Bikel. For the veterans among your Bikel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bikel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bikel family history

Discover More

What is the average Bikel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Bikel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bikel in 1971 was 55, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bikel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bikel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bikel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial