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Bidlow Family History

Bidlow 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: Bilow, Billow, Biglow, Barlow, Ballow, Bellow, Bigelow, Ludlow, Below

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Where is the Bidlow family from?

You can see how Bidlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidlow family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bidlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bidlow family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bidlow's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bidlow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bidlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Bidlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidlow 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bidlow. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bidlow. For the veterans among your Bidlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bidlow lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Bidlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bidlow in 1977 was 84, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bidlow 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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