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Bielitz Family History

Bielitz 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: Belitz, Beitz, Biltz, Kienitz, Beltz, Blitz, Benitz, Gitlitz, Bublitz

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Where is the Bielitz family from?

You can see how Bielitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bielitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Bielitz families living in New Jersey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bielitz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bielitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bielitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bielitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bielitz. 60% of Bielitz women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Bielitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Bielitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielitz 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Bielitz. 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 370 military records available for the last name Bielitz. For the veterans among your Bielitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bielitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bielitz in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielitz 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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