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Biedenbach Family History

Biedenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Biedenbach in Schwalm northern Hesse. Compare Bedenbaugh.

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


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Where is the Biedenbach family from?

You can see how Biedenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biedenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biedenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Biedenbach families living in Indiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Biedenbach's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Biedenbach families in 1880.
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What did your Biedenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biedenbach. 82% of Biedenbach men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Biedenbach women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biedenbach were Plumbing and Attendant.

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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
    82%
  • Plumbing
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Home
    25%
  • Attendant
    25%

What Biedenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biedenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biedenbach 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Biedenbach. 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 343 military records available for the last name Biedenbach. For the veterans among your Biedenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biedenbach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Biedenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Biedenbach in 1957 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

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