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Bidsley Family History

Bidsley 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: Nissley, Ridley, Insley, Bickley, Bodley, Sisley, Kinsley, Bursley

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Where is the Bidsley family from?

You can see how Bidsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidsley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bidsley family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bidsley's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Bidsley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bidsley 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 38 census records available for the last name Bidsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidsley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bidsley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bidsley. For the veterans among your Bidsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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