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Biddles Family History

Biddles Surname Meaning

see Beedles.

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


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Where is the Biddles family from?

You can see how Biddles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biddles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biddles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Biddles families living in Leicestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Biddles's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Biddles families in 1891.
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What did your Biddles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biddles. 34% of Biddles men worked as a Retired and 69% of Biddles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biddles were Builders Lorry Driver and Hosiery Cutter.

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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

  • Retired
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Lorry Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Hosiery Cutter
    5%

What Biddles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Biddles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biddles 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Biddles. 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 709 military records available for the last name Biddles. For the veterans among your Biddles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biddles lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Biddles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Biddles in 1954 was 34, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biddles 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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