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Bisterfeldt Family History

Bisterfeldt 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: Biesterfeld, Winterfeldt, Winterfeld, Westerfeld, Bielefeldt

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Where is the Bisterfeldt family from?

You can see how Bisterfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bisterfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bisterfeldt families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bisterfeldt's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bisterfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bisterfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bisterfeldt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bisterfeldt. 50% of Bisterfeldt men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Bisterfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bisterfeldt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bisterfeldt. 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 Bisterfeldt. For the veterans among your Bisterfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bisterfeldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bisterfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bisterfeldt in 1964 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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