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Biemer Family History

Biemer 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: Bieler, Bieber, Biener, Bieser, Riemer, Bremer, Bieger, Bierer

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Where is the Biemer family from?

You can see how Biemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Biemer families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Biemer's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Biemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biemer 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 Biemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biemer. 43% of Biemer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Biemer women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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
    43%
  • Retail Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Policeman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Biemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biemer 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Biemer. 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 207 military records available for the last name Biemer. For the veterans among your Biemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biemer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Biemer in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biemer 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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