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Bienz Family History

Bienz Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Benz.

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


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Where is the Bienz family from?

You can see how Bienz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bienz family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bienz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bienz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bienz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bienz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bienz 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 Bienz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bienz. 56% of Bienz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bienz women worked as a Beauty 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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Bienz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Bienz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bienz 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Bienz. 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 269 military records available for the last name Bienz. For the veterans among your Bienz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bienz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bienz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bienz in 1955 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bienz 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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