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Bieh Family History

Bieh 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: Bien, Bier, Biel, Biehl, Bies, Biehn, Bish, Beh, Boeh, Sieh

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Where is the Bieh family from?

You can see how Bieh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bieh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bieh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bieh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bieh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bieh 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 Bieh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bieh. 100% of Bieh men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Bieh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Bieh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bieh 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Bieh. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bieh. For the veterans among your Bieh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bieh lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Bieh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bieh in 1975 was 76, and 92 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bieh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bieh 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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