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Bielen Family History

Bielen Surname Meaning

Polish (Bieleń): nickname for a person with white or fair hair or a pale complexion.

It comes from a derivative of biały ‘white’.

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


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Where is the Bielen family from?

You can see how Bielen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bielen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bielen families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bielen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bielen families in 1891.
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What did your Bielen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bielen. 32% of Bielen men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Bielen women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bielen were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Helper
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Bielen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Bielen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielen 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Bielen. 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 219 military records available for the last name Bielen. For the veterans among your Bielen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bielen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bielen in 1966 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielen 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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