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Bierley Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Beierle or Bierle or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname. Compare Bierly Bireley and Byerley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bierly, Berley, Byerley, Brierly, Kerley, Berney, Byrley, Piercey

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Where is the Bierley family from?

You can see how Bierley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bierley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Bierley families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bierley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bierley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bierley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bierley. 27% of Bierley men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Bierley women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bierley were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bierley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierley 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Bierley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 543 military records available for the last name Bierley. For the veterans among your Bierley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bierley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bierley in 1952 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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