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Biddick Name Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English bi + dich(e) dik(e) (Old English + dīc) ‘by the ditch’. It could also be a habitational name from a place in County Durham named Biddick. This surname is found mainly in Cornwall.

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


Similar surnames: Bidlack, Reddick, Beswick, Bulick, Barwick, Lipnick, Widick, Berwick

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Where is the Biddick family from?

You can see how Biddick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biddick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Biddick families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 160 Biddick families living in Cornwall. This was about 63% of all the recorded Biddick's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Biddick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biddick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biddick ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biddick. 100% of Biddick men worked as a Farmer and 79% of Biddick women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Household Duties
    6%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Biddick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biddick 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Biddick. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 348 military records available for the last name Biddick. For the veterans among your Biddick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biddick lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Biddick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Biddick in 1956 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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