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Bihari Family History

Bihari Surname Meaning

Denoting someone from the state of Bihar in north-eastern India, the term originates from Hindi bihārī.

This word is a common final element in Hindu personal names in India.

Its roots can be traced back to Sanskrit vihārī, which translates to ‘one who roams about for pleasure’ or ‘beautiful’.

The linguistic evolution highlights the cultural significance of localization in naming conventions.

Ultimately, bihārī conveys a distinct identity tied to the region and its heritage.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Bihari family from?

You can see how Bihari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bihari families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Bihari's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bihari families in 1920.
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What did your Bihari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bihari. 60% of Bihari men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bihari women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Bihari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Bihari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihari 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Bihari. 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 234 military records available for the last name Bihari. For the veterans among your Bihari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihari lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bihari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bihari in 1964 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bihari 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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