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Bielec Family History

Bielec Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname for a man with white hair or a blond beard from biały ‘white’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bielec family from?

You can see how Bielec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bielec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Bielec families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Bielec's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bielec families in 1920.
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What did your Bielec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bielec. 34% of Bielec men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bielec women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bielec were Labor and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Stevedore
    15%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Bielec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Bielec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bielec 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Bielec. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 217 military records available for the last name Bielec. For the veterans among your Bielec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bielec lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bielec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bielec in 1956 was 63, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bielec ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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