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Biane Family History

Biane 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: Bane, Blane, Beane, Bean, Brand, Cane, Blake, Jiang, Ban, Bank

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Where is the Biane family from?

You can see how Biane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biane family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Biane families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Biane's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Biane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Braid Tender were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biane. 50% of Biane men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Biane women worked as a Braid Tender.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Braid Tender
    100%

What Biane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Biane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biane 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Biane. 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 21 military records available for the last name Biane. For the veterans among your Biane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biane lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Biane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Biane in 1958 was 53, and 66 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biane 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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