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Biefeldt Family History

Biefeldt 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: Misfeldt, Niedfeldt, Seefeldt, Bielefeldt, Biebel, Hofeldt, Binsfeld

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Where is the Biefeldt family from?

You can see how Biefeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biefeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biefeldt family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Biefeldt's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Biefeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biefeldt 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 Biefeldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Biefeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Biefeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biefeldt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Biefeldt. 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 33 military records available for the last name Biefeldt. For the veterans among your Biefeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biefeldt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Biefeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Biefeldt in 1972 was 61, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biefeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biefeldt 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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