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Bierl Family History

Bierl Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with ber(o) ‘bear’ (the animal) as the first element

(see Bernard).

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


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Where is the Bierl family from?

You can see how Bierl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bierl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Bierl families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bierl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bierl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bierl 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 Bierl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bierl. 75% of Bierl men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bierl women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    75%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Bierl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Bierl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierl 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Bierl. 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 779 military records available for the last name Bierl. For the veterans among your Bierl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bierl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bierl in 1963 was 85, and 50 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bierl 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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