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Biewen Family History

Biewen 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: Bielen, Mcewen, Bien, Bieler, Brewer, Bieber, Biebel, Been, Wiesen

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Where is the Biewen family from?

You can see how Biewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biewen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biewen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Biewen families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Biewen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Biewen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Biewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biewen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Biewen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Biewen. For the veterans among your Biewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biewen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Biewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Biewen in 1966 was 91, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biewen 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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