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Biele Family History

Biele Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Viele.

German: variant of Biehle.

Germanized form of Sorbian Běla B'ela or Běła B'eła (see Bela).

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


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Where is the Biele family from?

You can see how Biele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Biele families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Biele's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Biele families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biele 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 Biele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biele. 20% of Biele men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Biele women worked as a Bookeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Butcher
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    100%

What Biele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biele 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Biele. 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 420 military records available for the last name Biele. For the veterans among your Biele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biele lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Biele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Biele in 1963 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biele 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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