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Bihner Family History

Bihner 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: Biener, Bohner, Birner, Binner, Bahner, Bitner, Bihler, Behner

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Where is the Bihner family from?

You can see how Bihner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bihner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bihner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bihner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bihner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bihner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bihner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Bihner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihner 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bihner. 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 58 military records available for the last name Bihner. For the veterans among your Bihner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bihner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bihner in 1964 was 66, and 74 in 2002.

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