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Biernesser Family History

Biernesser 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: Bernecker, Bresser, Berner, Berkheiser, Presser, Viernes, Biener

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Where is the Biernesser family from?

You can see how Biernesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biernesser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Biernesser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Biernesser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Biernesser families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biernesser 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 Biernesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Biernesser. 100% of Biernesser men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Biernesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Biernesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biernesser 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Biernesser. 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 72 military records available for the last name Biernesser. For the veterans among your Biernesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biernesser lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Biernesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Biernesser in 1969 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biernesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biernesser 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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