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Bildt Family History

Bildt 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: Boldt, Wildt, Bold, Bird, Wild, Billet, Bill, Pilat, Bolt, Hild

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Where is the Bildt family from?

You can see how Bildt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bildt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bildt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bildt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bildt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bildt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bildt 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 89 census records available for the last name Bildt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bildt 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Bildt. 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 Bildt. For the veterans among your Bildt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bildt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bildt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bildt in 1965 was 74, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bildt 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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