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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

Where is the Bieri family from?

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You can see how Bieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bieri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bieri families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bieri families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bieri's in the UK. London had the highest population of Bieri families in 1891.
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Bieri Family Occupations

What did your Bieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aeronautical Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Bieri. 10% of Bieri men worked as an Aeronautical Engineer and 37% of Bieri women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bieri were Chef and Companion

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Aeronautical Engineer
    10%
  • Aircraft Maintenance Manage
    10%
  • Aircraft Maintenance Manager For F
    10%
  • Chef
    10%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    37%
  • Cafe Waitress
    10%
  • Caterers Manageress
    10%
  • Companion
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bieri Historical Records

What Bieri family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bieri census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 762 immigration records available for the last name Bieri. 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 Card

There are 641 military records available for the last name Bieri. For the veterans among your Bieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bieri Life Expectancy

What is the average Bieri lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, 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.

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