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Biedenharn Family History

Biedenharn Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name meaning ‘at the hills’ from Low German bi den Ha(a)ren from Middle Low German hare ‘hill’.

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


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Where is the Biedenharn family from?

You can see how Biedenharn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biedenharn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biedenharn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Biedenharn families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Biedenharn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Biedenharn families in 1880.
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What did your Biedenharn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biedenharn. 34% of Biedenharn men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Biedenharn women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Biedenharn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Biedenharn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biedenharn 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Biedenharn. 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 80 military records available for the last name Biedenharn. For the veterans among your Biedenharn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biedenharn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Biedenharn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Biedenharn in 1962 was 69, and 71 in 2004.

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