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Biddy Family History

Biddy Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): possibly an English variant of Scottish Beedy (see also Beatty).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Biddy family from?

You can see how Biddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Biddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Biddy families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Biddy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biddy families in 1891.
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What did your Biddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Biddy. 100% of Biddy men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Biddy 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Biddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biddy 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Biddy. 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 653 military records available for the last name Biddy. For the veterans among your Biddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biddy lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Biddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Biddy in 1949 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biddy 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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