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Bierau Family History

Bierau 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: Mierau, Bier, Bera, Bieri, Bierly, Riera, Brau, Beran, Kieran, Mieras

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Where is the Bierau family from?

You can see how Bierau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierau family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bierau families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Bierau's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Bierau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Bierau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierau 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Bierau. 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 118 military records available for the last name Bierau. For the veterans among your Bierau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Bierau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bierau in 1972 was 77, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bierau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bierau 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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