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Bie Family History

Bie Name 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: Bien, Xie, Bye, Bier, Boe, Biel, Bi, Lie, Nie, Bee

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Where is the Bie family from?

You can see how Bie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Bie families living in Flintshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bie's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Bie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bie 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 Bie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bie. 50% of Bie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • State Certified Midwife
    50%
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What Bie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Bie. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Bie. For the veterans among your Bie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bie in 1960 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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