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Bielan Family History

Bielan 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: Belan, Biela, Bielak, Bielen, Bielat, Bean, Balan, Bien, Bieler

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Where is the Bielan family from?

You can see how Bielan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bielan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bielan families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bielan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bielan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bielan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bielan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Bielan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielan 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Bielan. 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 64 military records available for the last name Bielan. For the veterans among your Bielan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bielan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bielan in 1967 was 55, and 81 in 2002.

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