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Biros Family History

Biros Name Meaning

Slovak (Biroš and Bíroš): altered form of Bíreš (see Bires ). Polish (also Biroś): perhaps of Slovak origin (see above). Greek: relationship name from Albanian bir ‘son’.

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


Similar surnames: Baros, Boros, Brosz, Mires, Bigos, Biron, Buros, Milos, Bird, Bilas

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Where is the Biros family from?

You can see how Biros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Biros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Biros family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Biros's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Biros families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biros. 36% of Biros men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Biros women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biros were Miner and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biros 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Biros. 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 426 military records available for the last name Biros. For the veterans among your Biros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biros lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Biros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biros in 1942 was 48, and 96 in 2004.

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