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Biow Family History

Biow 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: Bow, Brow, Blow, Bilow, Bao, Bo, Low, Bird, Bick, Brown

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Where is the Biow family from?

You can see how Biow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Biow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Biow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Biow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Biow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biow 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Biow. 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 32 military records available for the last name Biow. For the veterans among your Biow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Biow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Biow in 1967 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biow 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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