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Bierwirth Family History

Bierwirth Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for an innkeeper mainly serving beer Middle High German birwirt.

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


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Where is the Bierwirth family from?

You can see how Bierwirth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bierwirth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bierwirth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Bierwirth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bierwirth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bierwirth families in 1911.
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What did your Bierwirth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bierwirth. 19% of Bierwirth men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Bierwirth women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bierwirth were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Bierwirth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bierwirth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bierwirth 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 844 immigration records available for the last name Bierwirth. 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 939 military records available for the last name Bierwirth. For the veterans among your Bierwirth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bierwirth lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bierwirth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bierwirth in 1946 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bierwirth 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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