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Biwer Family History

Biwer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Biewer ‘beaver’.

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


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Where is the Biwer family from?

You can see how Biwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biwer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Biwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Biwer families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Biwer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Biwer families in 1911.
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What did your Biwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biwer. 27% of Biwer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Biwer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Biwer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biwer 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Biwer. 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 146 military records available for the last name Biwer. For the veterans among your Biwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biwer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Biwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Biwer in 1960 was 53, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biwer 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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