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Biewer Family History

Biewer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bieber ‘beaver’.

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


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Where is the Biewer family from?

You can see how Biewer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biewer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biewer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Biewer families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Biewer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biewer families in 1891.
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What did your Biewer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biewer. 23% of Biewer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Biewer women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biewer were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Biewer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biewer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biewer 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 Biewer. 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 203 military records available for the last name Biewer. For the veterans among your Biewer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biewer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Biewer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Biewer in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biewer 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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