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Biesterfeld Family History

Biesterfeld Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places called Biesterfeld in the Lippe area and Oldenburg.

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


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Where is the Biesterfeld family from?

You can see how Biesterfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesterfeld family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Biesterfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Biesterfeld families living in Northumberland. This was about 91% of all the recorded Biesterfeld's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Biesterfeld families in 1891.
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What did your Biesterfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biesterfeld. 47% of Biesterfeld men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Biesterfeld women worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Biesterfeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Biesterfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesterfeld 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Biesterfeld. 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 267 military records available for the last name Biesterfeld. For the veterans among your Biesterfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesterfeld lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Biesterfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Biesterfeld in 1961 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesterfeld 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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