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Bieger Family History

Bieger Surname Meaning

German:: nickname for a quarrelsome or pugnacious person Middle High German bieger ‘quarreler’. variant of Biegel

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


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Where is the Bieger family from?

You can see how Bieger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bieger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bieger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bieger families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bieger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bieger families in 1891.
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What did your Bieger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bieger. 29% of Bieger men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Bieger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bieger were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bieger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bieger 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Bieger. 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 877 military records available for the last name Bieger. For the veterans among your Bieger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bieger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bieger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bieger in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bieger 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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