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Biech Family History

Biech 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: Birch, Wiech, Blech, Bech, Piech, Bisch, Beech, Brech, Beck, Rich

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Where is the Biech family from?

You can see how Biech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biech family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biech families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Biech families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Biech's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Biech families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biech 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 Biech ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Biech. 100% of Biech 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 Biech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Biech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biech 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Biech. 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 40 military records available for the last name Biech. For the veterans among your Biech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biech lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Biech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Biech in 1973 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biech

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biech 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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