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Bierens Family History

Bierens 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: Berens, Sieren, Behrens, Berns, Bielen, Lievens, Beres, Bierer

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Where is the Bierens family from?

You can see how Bierens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bierens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bierens families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bierens's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bierens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bierens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bierens. 100% of Bierens men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Bierens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierens 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Bierens. 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 34 military records available for the last name Bierens. For the veterans among your Bierens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Bierens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bierens in 1958 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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