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Bihlmaier Family History

Bihlmaier 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: Wiedmaier, Billmeyer, Widmaier, Kohlmeier, Bihler, Balmer, Bieler

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Where is the Bihlmaier family from?

You can see how Bihlmaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihlmaier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bihlmaier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bihlmaier families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bihlmaier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bihlmaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bihlmaier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bihlmaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bihlmaier. 100% of Bihlmaier men worked as an Owner. .

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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

  • Owner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Bihlmaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihlmaier 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Bihlmaier. 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 109 military records available for the last name Bihlmaier. For the veterans among your Bihlmaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihlmaier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Bihlmaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bihlmaier in 1962 was 89, and 89 in 2002.

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