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Bierschenk Name Meaning

German: nickname for a tavern owner literally meaning ‘beer pourer’.

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


Similar surnames: Bierwagen, Weinschenk, Schenk, Hoeschen, Kerscher, Boeschen, Discher

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Where is the Bierschenk family from?

You can see how Bierschenk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierschenk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bierschenk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Bierschenk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bierschenk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bierschenk families in 1880.
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What did your Bierschenk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bierschenk. 39% of Bierschenk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bierschenk 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Plumber
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Bierschenk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierschenk 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Bierschenk. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 206 military records available for the last name Bierschenk. For the veterans among your Bierschenk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierschenk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bierschenk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bierschenk in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2003.

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