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Bierbower Family History

Bierbower Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Bierbrauer and Bierbauer (see Beerbower).

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


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Where is the Bierbower family from?

You can see how Bierbower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierbower family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bierbower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bierbower families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bierbower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bierbower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierbower 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 Bierbower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bierbower. 42% of Bierbower men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Bierbower women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bierbower were Stock Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Stock Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Bierbower family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bierbower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierbower 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Bierbower. 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 593 military records available for the last name Bierbower. For the veterans among your Bierbower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierbower lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bierbower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bierbower in 1958 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bierbower 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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