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Bierhorst Family History

Bierhorst 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: Berhorst, Berghorst, Barhorst, Eichhorst, Windhorst, Bockhorst

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Where is the Bierhorst family from?

You can see how Bierhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bierhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bierhorst families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bierhorst's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Bierhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierhorst 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 Bierhorst ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Bierhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Bierhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierhorst 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bierhorst. 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 62 military records available for the last name Bierhorst. For the veterans among your Bierhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierhorst lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Bierhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bierhorst in 1969 was 52, and 73 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bierhorst 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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