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Biere Family History

Biere Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bier.

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


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Where is the Biere family from?

You can see how Biere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biere family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Biere families living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Biere's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Biere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biere 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 Biere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biere. 42% of Biere men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Biere women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biere were Truck Driver and Packer.

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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
    42%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Biere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biere 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Biere. 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 372 military records available for the last name Biere. For the veterans among your Biere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biere lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Biere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biere in 1958 was 29, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biere 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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