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Biena Family History

Biena Surname 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: Bien, Bena, Bina, Biela, Bienz, Bieda, Siena, Baena, Wien, Ben

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Where is the Biena family from?

You can see how Biena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Biena family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Biena's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Biena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Biena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biena 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Biena. 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 10 military records available for the last name Biena. For the veterans among your Biena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biena lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Biena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Biena in 1980 was 80, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biena ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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