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Bilden Family History

Bilden 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: Wilden, Tilden, Bilder, Billen, Belden, Bolden, Hilden, Birden

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Where is the Bilden family from?

You can see how Bilden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bilden families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bilden's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bilden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilden 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 Bilden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bilden. 55% of Bilden men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Bilden women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bilden were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Pharmacist
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Bilden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilden 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Bilden. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Bilden. For the veterans among your Bilden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bilden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bilden in 1963 was 87, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilden 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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