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Biver Family History

Biver 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: Bier, Diver, Bever, River, Niver, Piver, Baver, Biever, Biwer, Biser

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Where is the Biver family from?

You can see how Biver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Biver families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Biver's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Biver families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biver 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 Biver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biver. 32% of Biver men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Biver women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biver were Carpenter and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Biver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biver 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Biver. 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 423 military records available for the last name Biver. For the veterans among your Biver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biver lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Biver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Biver in 1951 was 48, and 33 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biver 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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