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Biest Family History

Biest 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: Best, Bies, Wiest, Brest, Fiest, Biese, Brett, Brust, Oest, Priest

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Where is the Biest family from?

You can see how Biest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biest family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Biest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Biest families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Biest's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Biest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biest 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 Biest ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Biest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biest 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Biest. 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 122 military records available for the last name Biest. For the veterans among your Biest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biest lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1996, in the United States, Biest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Biest in 1947 was 67, and 70 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biest 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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