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Biar Family History

Biar 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: Bear, Bier, Bitar, Bar, Birr, Baar, Bias, Bir, Brar, Briar

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Where is the Biar family from?

You can see how Biar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Biar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Biar families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biar's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Biar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biar 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 Biar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Biar. 100% of Biar 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%

What Biar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Biar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biar 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Biar. 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 229 military records available for the last name Biar. For the veterans among your Biar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Biar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Biar in 1967 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biar 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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