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Bielefeld Family History

Bielefeld Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of this name in Westphalia. See also Biehle

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


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Where is the Bielefeld family from?

You can see how Bielefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielefeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bielefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Bielefeld families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bielefeld's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bielefeld families in 1891.
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What did your Bielefeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bielefeld. 25% of Bielefeld men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bielefeld women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bielefeld were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Sales Clerk
    15%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bielefeld. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Bielefeld. For the veterans among your Bielefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielefeld lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bielefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bielefeld in 1952 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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