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Biefeld Family History

Biefeld 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: Biebel, Binsfeld, Biegel, Imfeld, Bielefeld, Seefeld, Nietfeld

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Where is the Biefeld family from?

You can see how Biefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biefeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biefeld family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Biefeld's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Biefeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biefeld 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 Biefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Houseman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biefeld. 100% of Biefeld men worked as a Houseman and 100% of Biefeld women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Houseman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Biefeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Biefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biefeld 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Biefeld. 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 43 military records available for the last name Biefeld. For the veterans among your Biefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biefeld lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Biefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biefeld in 1959 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biefeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biefeld 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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