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Bieri Name Meaning

Swiss German: probably from a pet form of Birr, Pirr, which is a short form of French Pierre or of Pirmin (the name of an 8th century bishop who founded several monasteries in southern Germany, including Reichenau and Murbach). This is a typical Pennsylvania German name; in Switzerland it is common in Emmental and the canton Bern.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bier, Bierl, Bien, Bern, Cieri, Dier, Nier, Berl, Berg, Berk

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Bieri Family Origin

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Bieri Family Occupations

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  • Cigar Maker

    33%

  • Laborer

    33%

  • Works In Cheese Factory

    33%

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In 1880, the most common Bieri occupation in the USA was Cigar Maker. 33% of Bieri's were Cigar Makers. A less common occupation for the Bieri family was Works In Cheese Factory. Cigar Maker and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Bieri.

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Bieri Historical Records

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Bieri Life Expectancy

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United States

Between 1961 and 2004, Bieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bieri in 1961 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bieri

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