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Bielland Family History

Bielland 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: Belland, Bjelland, Berland, Wieland, Helland, Billard, Breland

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Where is the Bielland family from?

You can see how Bielland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bielland family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bielland's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bielland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bielland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Bielland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielland 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bielland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bielland. For the veterans among your Bielland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielland lifespan?

Average Bielland life expectancy in 1998 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bielland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielland 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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