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Biersack Family History

Biersack 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: Biernacki, Bernick, Brack, Bellack, Berwick, Bidlack, Lebsack

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Where is the Biersack family from?

You can see how Biersack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biersack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biersack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Biersack families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Biersack's in USA. New York had the highest population of Biersack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biersack 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 Biersack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biersack. 38% of Biersack men worked as an Office Clerk and 100% of Biersack women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Office Clerk
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Biersack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Biersack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biersack 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Biersack. 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 Biersack. For the veterans among your Biersack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biersack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biersack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Biersack in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biersack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biersack 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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