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Bia Family History

Bia Surname Meaning

Native American (Navajo): variant of Begay.

Italian: in southern Italy possibly a variant of Via; in northern Italy possibly a short form of a personal name that begins with Bia-.

It is very difficult to say if these are different names.

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


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Where is the Bia family from?

You can see how Bia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bia family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bia families in 1891.
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What did your Bia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bia. 29% of Bia men worked as a Laborer and 78% of Bia women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bia were Miner and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Herder
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bia 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Bia. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Bia. For the veterans among your Bia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bia in 1962 was 59, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bia 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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