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Bielema Family History

Bielema 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: Bieler, Biela, Bielen, Bierma, Vielma, Bidleman, Bielawa, Bielec

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Where is the Bielema family from?

You can see how Bielema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 22 Bielema families living in Illinois. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bielema's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bielema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bielema 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 Bielema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bielema. 31% of Bielema men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bielema women worked as a Packer.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Bielema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Bielema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielema 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Bielema. 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 90 military records available for the last name Bielema. For the veterans among your Bielema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielema lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bielema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bielema in 1957 was 62, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bielema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielema 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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