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Biehn Family History

Biehn Surname Meaning

German:: possibly a habitational name from any of several places called Bienen (Lower Rhine) or from Biene near Lingen. variant of Bien.

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


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Where is the Biehn family from?

You can see how Biehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biehn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Biehn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Biehn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Biehn families in 1880.
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What did your Biehn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biehn. 16% of Biehn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Biehn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biehn were Manager and Clerk.

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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
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Biehn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Biehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biehn 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Biehn. 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 648 military records available for the last name Biehn. For the veterans among your Biehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biehn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Biehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Biehn in 1962 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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