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Bilde Family History

Bilde 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: Wilde, Milde, Bilder, Bille, Gilde, Hilde, Linde, Bold, Bird, Pille

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Where is the Bilde family from?

You can see how Bilde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilde family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bilde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bilde family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilde's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bilde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Bilde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilde 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Bilde. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bilde. For the veterans among your Bilde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilde lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Bilde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bilde in 1966 was 83, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilde 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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