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Biek Family History

Biek 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: Bick, Bien, Bier, Bink, Biel, Bies, Birk, Siek, Beek, Bliek

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Where is the Biek family from?

You can see how Biek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Biek families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Biek families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Biek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Biek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biek. 50% of Biek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Biek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biek 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Biek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Biek. For the veterans among your Biek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Biek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Biek in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2002.

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