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Bide Family History

Bide Surname Meaning

From one or more of the various minor places so named, such as Bydemill Farm in Hannington, Byde Farm in Potterne, and Byde Mill in Poulshot and Seend (all Wilts).

All these names are from Old English bȳd ‘hollow’.

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


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You can see how Bide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bide family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bide families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Bide families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bide's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bide families in 1891.
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What did your Bide ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, French Polisher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bide. 50% of Bide men worked as a French Polisher and 87% of Bide women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bide were Private Means and Housewife.

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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

  • French Polisher
    50%
  • Private Means
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Mental Nurse
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bide 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Bide. 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 475 military records available for the last name Bide. For the veterans among your Bide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bide lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Bide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bide in 1963 was 74, and 75 in 1982.

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