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Bild Family History

Bild 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: Bold, Bird, Wild, Bill, Hild, Bald, Bilz, Beld, Bila, Bily

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Where is the Bild family from?

You can see how Bild families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bild family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bild families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bild families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bild's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Bild families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bild surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bild ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bild. 60% of Bild men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bild women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    60%
  • Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bild. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bild 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 582 immigration records available for the last name Bild. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Bild. For the veterans among your Bild ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bild lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Bild life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bild in 1956 was 57, and 82 in 2003.

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