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Biess Family History

Biess 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: Biss, Bress, Bies, Bess, Siess, Riess, Biese, Biers, Bless, Kiess

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Where is the Biess family from?

You can see how Biess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Biess families living in Northumberland. This was about 88% of all the recorded Biess's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Biess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biess 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 Biess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biess. 50% of Biess women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Biess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Biess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biess 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Biess. 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 178 military records available for the last name Biess. For the veterans among your Biess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biess lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Biess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Biess in 1968 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biess 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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