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Bihary Family History

Bihary 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: Bitar, Beharry, Bahar, Bialy, Kihara, Mihaly, Bishara, Mihara, Behar

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Where is the Bihary family from?

You can see how Bihary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihary family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bihary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bihary families living in Ohio. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bihary's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bihary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bihary 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 Bihary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bihary. 50% of Bihary men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bihary women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bihary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Bihary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihary 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Bihary. 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 330 military records available for the last name Bihary. For the veterans among your Bihary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihary lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bihary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bihary in 1962 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bihary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bihary 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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