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Biell Family History

Biell 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: Bell, Bill, Biel, Biehl, Biela, Bierl, Tiell, Buell, Biello, Biele

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Where is the Biell family from?

You can see how Biell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Biell family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biell's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Biell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biell 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 Biell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biell. 36% of Biell men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Biell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biell were Printer and Operator.

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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
    36%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Printer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Biell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Biell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biell 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Biell. 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 168 military records available for the last name Biell. For the veterans among your Biell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Biell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Biell in 1965 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biell 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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