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Bilderbeck Family History

Bilderbeck 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: Bilderback, Billerbeck, Ellerbeck, Dillenbeck, Vanderbeck, Overbeck

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Where is the Bilderbeck family from?

You can see how Bilderbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bilderbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bilderbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bilderbeck family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bilderbeck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bilderbeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bilderbeck surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bilderbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bilderbeck. 43% of Bilderbeck men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bilderbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bilderbeck 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Bilderbeck. 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 125 military records available for the last name Bilderbeck. For the veterans among your Bilderbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bilderbeck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bilderbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bilderbeck in 1964 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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