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Bielstein Family History

Bielstein 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: Adelstein, Millstein, Beilstein, Milstein, Edelstein, Fierstein

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Where is the Bielstein family from?

You can see how Bielstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bielstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bielstein families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bielstein's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bielstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bielstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bielstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bielstein. 25% of Bielstein men worked as a Dentist and 100% of Bielstein women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dentist
    25%
  • Furrier
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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What Bielstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Bielstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielstein 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Bielstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Bielstein. For the veterans among your Bielstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bielstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bielstein in 1965 was 83, and 91 in 2003.

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