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Bienias Family History

Bienias 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: Benis, Bindas, Bieniek, Elias, Bien, Minas, Buendia, Bieri, Brennan

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Where is the Bienias family from?

You can see how Bienias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bienias family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bienias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bienias families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Bienias's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bienias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bienias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bienias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Decorator and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bienias. 50% of Bienias men worked as a Decorator and 100% of Bienias women worked as a Cashier. .

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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

  • Decorator
    50%
  • Cabinet Maker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Bienias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bienias 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 Bienias. 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 111 military records available for the last name Bienias. For the veterans among your Bienias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bienias lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bienias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bienias in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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