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Bierbaum Family History

Bierbaum Surname Meaning

German:: topographic name for someone who lived by a pear tree Middle Low German bērbōm.

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Habitational name from any of several places so named in Austria or one near Koblenz.

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


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Where is the Bierbaum family from?

You can see how Bierbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierbaum family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bierbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Bierbaum families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bierbaum's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bierbaum families in 1861.
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What did your Bierbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bierbaum. 19% of Bierbaum men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Bierbaum women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bierbaum were Truck Driver 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
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bierbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierbaum 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Bierbaum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bierbaum. For the veterans among your Bierbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierbaum lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bierbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bierbaum in 1957 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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