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Biever Family History

Biever Surname Meaning

English: variant of Beaver. Americanized form of German Biewer.

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


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Where is the Biever family from?

You can see how Biever families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biever family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Biever families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Biever families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Biever's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Biever families in 1891.
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What did your Biever ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biever. 32% of Biever men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Biever women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biever were Proprietor and Saleswoman.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Saleswoman
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Biever. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biever 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Biever. 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 534 military records available for the last name Biever. For the veterans among your Biever ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biever lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Biever life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Biever in 1947 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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