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Bilsten Family History

Bilsten 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: Bilton, Bolten, Balster, Beilstein, Bissen, Gilster, Holsten

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Where is the Bilsten family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bilsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bilsten. 100% of Bilsten men 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
    100%

What Bilsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Bilsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilsten 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bilsten. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bilsten. For the veterans among your Bilsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilsten lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bilsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bilsten in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bilsten 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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