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Bierlein Name Meaning

German: variant of Bührlein (compare Buehrle ) and Bürlein which are rare variants of Bäuerlein (see Bauerlein ). Compare also Bierle .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bierle, Berlin, Doerflein, Bauerlein, Uehlein, Billen, Oberlin, Bierl

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Where is the Bierlein family from?

You can see how Bierlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierlein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bierlein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Bierlein families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bierlein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bierlein families in 1891.
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What did your Bierlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bierlein. 30% of Bierlein men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Bierlein women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bierlein were Truck Driver and Labor. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Labor
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bierlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierlein 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Bierlein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bierlein. For the veterans among your Bierlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierlein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Bierlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bierlein in 1955 was 56, and 69 in 2004.

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