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Bious Family History

Bious 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: Kious, Byous, Brous, Bos, Biss, Brus, Brouse, Boss, Biggs, Bines

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Where is the Bious family from?

You can see how Bious families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bious family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bious families living in Tennessee. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bious's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Bious families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bious surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Bious. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bious 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bious. 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 90 military records available for the last name Bious. For the veterans among your Bious ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bious lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bious life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bious in 1970 was 67, and 80 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bious 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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