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Bezold Family History

Bezold Surname Meaning

German: variant of Betzold.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bezold family from?

You can see how Bezold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bezold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bezold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Bezold families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bezold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bezold families in 1891.
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What did your Bezold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bezold. 35% of Bezold men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Bezold women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bezold were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    40%
  • Teaching
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bezold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bezold 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Bezold. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Bezold. For the veterans among your Bezold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bezold lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bezold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bezold in 1961 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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