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Biechner Family History

Biechner 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: Buechner, Biechler, Becher, Buchner, Bircher, Bichler, Brecher

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Where is the Biechner family from?

You can see how Biechner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biechner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biechner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Biechner families living in Kentucky. This was about 88% of all the recorded Biechner's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Biechner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Biechner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biechner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Biechner. 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 16 military records available for the last name Biechner. For the veterans among your Biechner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biechner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Biechner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Biechner in 1966 was 78, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biechner 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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