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Bielfeldt Family History

Bielfeldt 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: Bielefeldt, Niedfeldt, Bielefeld, Belfield, Binsfeld, Misfeldt

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Where is the Bielfeldt family from?

You can see how Bielfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielfeldt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bielfeldt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Bielfeldt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bielfeldt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bielfeldt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bielfeldt 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 Bielfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bielfeldt. 18% of Bielfeldt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bielfeldt women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Watchman
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bielfeldt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bielfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielfeldt 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Bielfeldt. 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 297 military records available for the last name Bielfeldt. For the veterans among your Bielfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielfeldt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bielfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bielfeldt in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bielfeldt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielfeldt 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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