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Biama Family History

Biama 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: Bara, Basa, Baba, Bala, Sama, Beam, Baca, Rama, Zima, Fiala

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Where is the Biama family from?

You can see how Biama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Biama families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Biama's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Biama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Biama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biama. 100% of Biama men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Biama family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Biama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biama 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Biama. 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 8 military records available for the last name Biama. For the veterans among your Biama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biama lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Biama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Biama in 1975 was 89, and 80 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biama

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biama 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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