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Biber Origin and Immigration
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Origin: The name Beaver came from Germany and is classified as nickname origin. It probably came about with someone working hard like a beaver, or looking like a beaver. One of the earliest Beavers was Wernherus Biber from about 1226. He was from Zurich. This names crest is a crown.
Surnames: Beaver, Bever, Biber, Bieber
Submitted by: Krysta Beaver
Origin of Biber, Meaning of Biber
Origin: Hirschland, Alsace, France.
Surnames: Beaver, Beeber, Biber, Bieber, Biever
Submitted by: John W Bieber
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