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Biehls Family History

Biehls 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: Biehle, Biehl, Kiehl, Bierly, Boehle, Biel, Bies, Buehl, Biela, Wiehl

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Where is the Biehls family from?

You can see how Biehls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biehls family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Biehls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Biehls family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Biehls's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Biehls families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Biehls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biehls 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Biehls. 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 7 military records available for the last name Biehls. For the veterans among your Biehls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biehls lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Biehls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Biehls in 1962 was 81, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biehls 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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