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Biraben Family History

Biraben 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: Braden, Raben, Brabec, Biren, Birden, Barben, Graben, Bracken, Harben

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Where is the Biraben family from?

You can see how Biraben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biraben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biraben family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Biraben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Biraben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biraben 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 Biraben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biraben. 100% of Biraben women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Biraben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Biraben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biraben 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Biraben. 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 20 military records available for the last name Biraben. For the veterans among your Biraben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biraben lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Biraben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Biraben in 1977 was 58, and 88 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biraben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biraben 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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