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Biddell Family History

Biddell Surname Meaning

see Beadle.

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


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Where is the Biddell family from?

You can see how Biddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biddell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Biddell families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Biddell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biddell families in 1891.
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What did your Biddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Civil Servant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biddell. 100% of Biddell men worked as a Civil Servant and 78% of Biddell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Civil Servant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Teacher (retired)
    7%
  • Independent
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Biddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biddell 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Biddell. 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 295 military records available for the last name Biddell. For the veterans among your Biddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biddell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Biddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Biddell in 1963 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biddell 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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