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Bihn Family History

Bihn Surname Meaning

German: variant of Biehn.

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


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Where is the Bihn family from?

You can see how Bihn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bihn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Bihn families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Bihn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bihn families in 1880.
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What did your Bihn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bihn. 20% of Bihn men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Bihn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bihn were Well Driller and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Well Driller
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Bihn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bihn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihn 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Bihn. 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 360 military records available for the last name Bihn. For the veterans among your Bihn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bihn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bihn in 1962 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bihn 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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