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Biddolph Family History

Biddolph Surname Meaning

see Biddulph.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Biddolph family from?

You can see how Biddolph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biddolph family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biddolph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Biddolph families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Biddolph's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Biddolph families in 1891.
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What did your Biddolph ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Biddolph. 80% of Biddolph 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    20%

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Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Biddolph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biddolph 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Biddolph. 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 31 military records available for the last name Biddolph. For the veterans among your Biddolph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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