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Biro Family History

Biro Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Bíró): occupational name from bíró ‘judge local administrative leader’ (Szolgabíró). In some cases the name was given to a relative assistant or servant of a judge.

The surname Bíró is also found in Slovakia (see also 2 below).

Slovak (mainly Bíro also Biró); Romanian Serbian Croatian and Slovenian: of Hungarian origin (see above).

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


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Where is the Biro family from?

You can see how Biro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Biro families living in British Columbia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Biro's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Biro families in 1911.
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What did your Biro ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Biro. 38% of Biro men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmers Son
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Biro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biro 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Biro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Biro. For the veterans among your Biro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biro lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Biro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Biro in 1948 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biro 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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