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Bicelow Family History

Bicelow 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: Bigelow, Below, Buelow, Bilow, Gielow, Nicklow, Billow, Biglow

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Where is the Bicelow family from?

You can see how Bicelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bicelow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bicelow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bicelow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bicelow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bicelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bicelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Bicelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bicelow 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bicelow. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bicelow. For the veterans among your Bicelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bicelow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1984, in the United States, Bicelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bicelow in 1972 was 80, and 91 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bicelow 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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