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Bjeld Family History

Bjeld 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: Beld, Fjeld, Bell, Bold, Field, Bel, Feld, Bald, Belt, Held

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bjeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bjeld 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bjeld. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bjeld. For the veterans among your Bjeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bjeld lifespan?

Average Bjeld life expectancy in 1975 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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