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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 1840 there were 7 Biers families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Biers's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Biers families in 1840.
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 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biers. 29% of Biers men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Biers women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biers were Machinist and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
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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 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 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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