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Biesterfelt Family History

Biesterfelt 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: Biesterfeld, Westervelt, Westerfeld, Wiesenfeld, Winterfeld

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Where is the Biesterfelt family from?

You can see how Biesterfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesterfelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biesterfelt family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Biesterfelt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Biesterfelt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Biesterfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesterfelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Biesterfelt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Biesterfelt. For the veterans among your Biesterfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesterfelt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Biesterfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Biesterfelt in 1975 was 59, and 70 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biesterfelt 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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