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Biega Family History

Biega 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: Biela, Biga, Bieda, Bega, Diego, Bien, Bing, Bier, Biggs, Breda

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Where is the Biega family from?

You can see how Biega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biega family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Biega families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Biega families living in Kansas. This was about 17% of all the recorded Biega's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Biega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biega 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 Biega ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biega. 45% of Biega men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Biega women worked as a Maid.

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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
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Foreman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Biega family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Biega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biega 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Biega. 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 114 military records available for the last name Biega. For the veterans among your Biega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biega lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Biega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Biega in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biega 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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