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Bihlmeyer Family History

Bihlmeyer 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: Billmeyer, Kohlmeyer, Killmeyer, Billeter, Dallmeyer, Kallmeyer

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Where is the Bihlmeyer family from?

You can see how Bihlmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihlmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bihlmeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bihlmeyer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bihlmeyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bihlmeyer families in 1880.
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What did your Bihlmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bihlmeyer. 100% of Bihlmeyer men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Bihlmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Bihlmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihlmeyer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bihlmeyer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bihlmeyer. For the veterans among your Bihlmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihlmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Bihlmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bihlmeyer in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bihlmeyer 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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