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Biedenweg Family History

Biedenweg 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: Bredeweg, Bredenberg, Bielenberg, Lindenberg, Bedinger, Biener

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Where is the Biedenweg family from?

You can see how Biedenweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biedenweg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Biedenweg families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Biedenweg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Biedenweg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biedenweg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biedenweg ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 223 census records available for the last name Biedenweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biedenweg 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Biedenweg. 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 80 military records available for the last name Biedenweg. For the veterans among your Biedenweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biedenweg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Biedenweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Biedenweg in 1966 was 69, and 93 in 2002.

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