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Bisterfeld Family History

Bisterfeld Name 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, Winterfeld, Westerfeld, Butterfield, Sternfeld

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Where is the Bisterfeld family from?

You can see how Bisterfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisterfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bisterfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bisterfeld families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisterfeld's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bisterfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisterfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisterfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bisterfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Bisterfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisterfeld 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Bisterfeld. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bisterfeld. For the veterans among your Bisterfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisterfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Bisterfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bisterfeld in 1966 was 64, and 76 in 1990.

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