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Biron Family History

Biron Name Meaning

French: habitational name from (Le) Biron the name of several places in various parts of France (e.g. in Charente-Maritime Dordogne Pyrénées-Atlantiques). The placename is probably a regional derivative of Latin villa ‘country house estate’ (later used of a group of houses forming a settlement). Compare Bero and Beron . English: variant of Byron .

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


Similar surnames: Baron, Boron, Byron, Beron, Buron, Miron, Boros, Bacon, Jiron, Nixon

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You can see how Biron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biron families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 588 Biron families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Biron's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Biron families in 1911.
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What did your Biron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Biron. 29% of Biron men worked as a Cultivateur and 31% of Biron women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biron were Farmer and Employee. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    29%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Menuisier
    6%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    31%
  • Servante
    12%
  • Domestic
    8%
  • Employee
    6%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Biron. For the veterans among your Biron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biron lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Biron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Biron in 1952 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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