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Bihr Family History

Bihr 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: Bier, Bahr, Bohr, Birr, Bihl, Bir, Bihm, Behr, Buhr, Bihn

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Where is the Bihr family from?

You can see how Bihr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bihr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bihr families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bihr families living in Indiana. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bihr's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bihr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bihr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bihr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bihr. 20% of Bihr men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Bihr women worked as a Hairdresser. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Messenger
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    100%
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What Bihr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Bihr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bihr 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Bihr. 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 349 military records available for the last name Bihr. For the veterans among your Bihr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bihr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bihr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bihr in 1963 was 80, and 63 in 2004.

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