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Biess Family History

Biess 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: Biss, Bress, Bies, Bess, Siess, Riess, Biese, Biers, Bless, Kiess

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Where is the Biess family from?

You can see how Biess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Biess family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Biess's in USA. New York had the highest population of Biess families in 1880.
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What did your Biess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biess. 50% of Biess women worked as a Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Biess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biess 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Biess. 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 178 military records available for the last name Biess. For the veterans among your Biess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biess lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Biess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Biess in 1968 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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