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Biesterfelt Family History

Biesterfelt 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, Westervelt, Westerfeld, Wiesenfeld, Winterfeld

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Where is the Biesterfelt family from?

You can see how Biesterfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biesterfelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biesterfelt family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Biesterfelt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Biesterfelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biesterfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biesterfelt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Biesterfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biesterfelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Biesterfelt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Biesterfelt. For the veterans among your Biesterfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biesterfelt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Biesterfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Biesterfelt in 1975 was 59, and 70 in 1990.

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