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Biedenbender Family History

Biedenbender 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: Bittenbender, Bredbenner, Niederberger, Finkenbinder, Lindenberger

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Where is the Biedenbender family from?

You can see how Biedenbender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biedenbender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biedenbender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Biedenbender families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Biedenbender's in USA. New York had the highest population of Biedenbender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biedenbender 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 Biedenbender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biedenbender. 39% of Biedenbender men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Biedenbender women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Biedenbender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Biedenbender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biedenbender 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Biedenbender. 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 149 military records available for the last name Biedenbender. For the veterans among your Biedenbender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biedenbender lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biedenbender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Biedenbender in 1963 was 60, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biedenbender 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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