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Biche Family History

Biche 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: Buche, Bache, Bice, Boche, Riche, Piche, Eiche, Rich, Bach, Bick

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Where is the Biche family from?

You can see how Biche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biche family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biche families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Biche families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biche's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Biche families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biche 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 Biche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Hold were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biche. 29% of Biche men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Biche women worked as a House Hold. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biche were Salesman and Housewife.

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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%
  • Stationary Engineer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Hold
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Biche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Biche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biche 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Biche. 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 92 military records available for the last name Biche. For the veterans among your Biche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biche lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Biche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Biche in 1961 was 69, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biche 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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