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Bielanski Family History

Bielanski Surname Meaning

Polish (Bielański): habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bielany named with Polish biela biel ‘mud marsh wet meadow’.

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


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Where is the Bielanski family from?

You can see how Bielanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielanski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Bielanski families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Bielanski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bielanski families in 1920.
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What did your Bielanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hand Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bielanski. 27% of Bielanski men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Bielanski women worked as a Hand Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bielanski were Chauffeur and Saleslady.

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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
    27%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Chauffeur
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Sewer
    30%
  • Packer
    30%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Bielanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Bielanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielanski 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Bielanski. 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 194 military records available for the last name Bielanski. For the veterans among your Bielanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielanski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bielanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bielanski in 1964 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielanski 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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