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Bida Family History

Bida 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: Boda, Ida, Buda, Iida, Vida, Bina, Nida, Binda, Bila, Kida

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Where is the Bida family from?

You can see how Bida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bida family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Bida families living in Essex. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bida's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Bida families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bida 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 Bida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bida. 42% of Bida men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bida women worked as a House Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Artist
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Worker
    100%

What Bida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Bida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bida 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Bida. 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 271 military records available for the last name Bida. For the veterans among your Bida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bida lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Bida in 1964 was 76, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bida

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bida 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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