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Biers Name Meaning

Scottish (Kirkcudbrightshire): variant of Byers .

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


Similar surnames: Byers, Miers, Bier, Biery, Siers, Beers, Bires, Babers, Bryers, Biere

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Where is the Biers family from?

You can see how Biers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Biers families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Biers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Biers. 100% of Biers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Biers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biers 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Biers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 690 military records available for the last name Biers. For the veterans among your Biers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Biers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Biers in 1962 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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