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Bierling Family History

Bierling 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: Vierling, Berling, Berlin, Billing, Burling, Herling, Kiesling

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Where is the Bierling family from?

You can see how Bierling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bierling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Bierling families living in Kent. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bierling's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bierling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierling 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 Bierling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bierling. 47% of Bierling men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Bierling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Bierling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierling 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Bierling. 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 Bierling. For the veterans among your Bierling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Bierling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bierling in 1969 was 77, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bierling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bierling 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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