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Biler Family History

Biler 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: Bieler, Biller, Bier, Bitler, Filer, Bailer, Biles, Boler, Beiler

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Where is the Biler family from?

You can see how Biler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Biler families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Biler's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Biler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Biler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biler. 50% of Biler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Biler women worked as a Packer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Assembler
    12%
  • Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Biler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biler 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Biler. 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 202 military records available for the last name Biler. For the veterans among your Biler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Biler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Biler in 1969 was 64, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biler 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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