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Bierenbaum Family History

Bierenbaum 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: Birenbaum, Berenbaum, Birnbaum, Bierbaum, Bernbaum, Greenbaum

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Where is the Bierenbaum family from?

You can see how Bierenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierenbaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bierenbaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Bierenbaum families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bierenbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bierenbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierenbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bierenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bierenbaum. 100% of Bierenbaum men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bierenbaum women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Bierenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierenbaum 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bierenbaum. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bierenbaum. For the veterans among your Bierenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierenbaum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bierenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bierenbaum in 1966 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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