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Bielfeld Family History

Bielfeld 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: Bielefeld, Belfield, Binsfeld, Bielefeldt, Nietfeld, Bieler, Saalfeld

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Where is the Bielfeld family from?

You can see how Bielfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bielfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Bielfeld families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bielfeld's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bielfeld families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Bielfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielfeld 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Bielfeld. 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 142 military records available for the last name Bielfeld. For the veterans among your Bielfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielfeld lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bielfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bielfeld in 1969 was 79, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielfeld 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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