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Bihlmeier Family History

Bihlmeier 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: Billmeyer, Kohlmeier, Billeter, Burgmeier, Brunmeier, Birchmeier

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Where is the Bihlmeier family from?

You can see how Bihlmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihlmeier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bihlmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bihlmeier family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bihlmeier's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bihlmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bihlmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bihlmeier ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Bihlmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihlmeier 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bihlmeier. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bihlmeier. For the veterans among your Bihlmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihlmeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bihlmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bihlmeier in 1965 was 88, and 97 in 2001.

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