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Biery Family History

Biery Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Bieri.

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


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Where is the Biery family from?

You can see how Biery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Biery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Biery families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Biery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biery 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 Biery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biery. 18% of Biery men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Biery women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biery were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Biery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Biery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biery 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Biery. 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 955 military records available for the last name Biery. For the veterans among your Biery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biery lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Biery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Biery in 1951 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biery 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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