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Bior Family History

Bior 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: Bier, Birr, Boor, Bir, Bor, Bao, Bear, Barr, Beer, Bo

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Where is the Bior family from?

You can see how Bior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bior family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bior families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bior families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bior's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bior families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bior 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 164 census records available for the last name Bior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bior 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Bior. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bior. For the veterans among your Bior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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