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Bieter Family History

Bieter 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, Bitter, Bieber, Bueter, Biener, Bieser, Bieger, Bierer

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Where is the Bieter family from?

You can see how Bieter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bieter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bieter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bieter families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bieter's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bieter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bieter 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 Bieter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bieter. 100% of Bieter men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Bieter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 451 census records available for the last name Bieter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bieter 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Bieter. 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 49 military records available for the last name Bieter. For the veterans among your Bieter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bieter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bieter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bieter in 1967 was 97, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bieter 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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