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Bienlein Family History

Bienlein 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: Bierlein, Bielen, Boehnlein, Kienlen, Berlin, Bieler, Belin, Biehle

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Where is the Bienlein family from?

You can see how Bienlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bienlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bienlein families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Bienlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bienlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bienlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bienlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Hanger and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bienlein. 100% of Bienlein men worked as a Paper Hanger and 50% of Bienlein women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Paper Hanger
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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What Bienlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Bienlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bienlein 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Bienlein. 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 264 military records available for the last name Bienlein. For the veterans among your Bienlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bienlein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bienlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bienlein in 1962 was 65, and 90 in 2003.

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