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Biren Family History

Biren Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish and French (mainly Ardennes): unexplained. This surname is also found in the Luxembourgish-speaking part of Wallonia (Belgium).

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


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Where is the Biren family from?

You can see how Biren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Biren families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Biren's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Biren families in 1911.
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What did your Biren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biren. 28% of Biren men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Biren women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biren were Accountant and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Printer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Accountant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biren 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Biren. 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 186 military records available for the last name Biren. For the veterans among your Biren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Biren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Biren in 1963 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biren 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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