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Bieri Family History

Bieri Surname Meaning

Swiss German: probably from a pet form of the personal name Birr In Switzerland it is most common in the cantons of Bern and Lucerne.

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


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Where is the Bieri family from?

You can see how Bieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bieri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bieri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bieri families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bieri's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bieri families in 1891.
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What did your Bieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bieri. 100% of Bieri women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bieri 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 762 immigration records available for the last name Bieri. 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 641 military records available for the last name Bieri. For the veterans among your Bieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bieri lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bieri in 1961 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bieri 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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