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Biam Family History

Biam Surname 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: Beam, Bram, Byam, Bias, Bihm, Kim, Ham, Im, Bao, Ram

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Where is the Biam family from?

You can see how Biam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Biam families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Biam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Biam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Biam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biam 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Biam. 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 14 military records available for the last name Biam. For the veterans among your Biam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biam lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Biam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Biam in 1970 was 80, and 77 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biam 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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