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Biester Family History

Biester 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: Bester, Riester, Bieser, Brester, Hiester, Boester, Piester, Fiester

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Where is the Biester family from?

You can see how Biester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biester family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Biester families living in Northumberland. This was about 63% of all the recorded Biester's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Biester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biester 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 Biester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biester. 40% of Biester men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Biester women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biester were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Matron
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Biester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biester 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Biester. 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 469 military records available for the last name Biester. For the veterans among your Biester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biester lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Biester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Biester in 1961 was 55, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biester 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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