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Bihlear Family History

Bihlear 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: Bihler, Bieler, Biller, Bitler, Bichler, Behler, Bigler, Bahler

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Where is the Bihlear family from?

You can see how Bihlear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihlear family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bihlear family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bihlear's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bihlear families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bihlear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bihlear ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bihlear ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Bihlear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihlear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bihlear. 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 29 military records available for the last name Bihlear. For the veterans among your Bihlear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihlear lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bihlear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Bihlear in 1972 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

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