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Blichfeldt Family History

Blichfeldt 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: Brachfeld, Litchfield, Binsfeld, Bichsel, Burchfield, Misfeldt

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Where is the Blichfeldt family from?

You can see how Blichfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blichfeldt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blichfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blichfeldt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blichfeldt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blichfeldt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blichfeldt 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 Blichfeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Blichfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Blichfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blichfeldt 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Blichfeldt. 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 67 military records available for the last name Blichfeldt. For the veterans among your Blichfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blichfeldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Blichfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blichfeldt in 1964 was 90, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blichfeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blichfeldt 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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