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Bidelman Family History

Bidelman 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: Eidelman, Beidelman, Biderman, Billman, Belman, Wideman, Kielman

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Where is the Bidelman family from?

You can see how Bidelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bidelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bidelman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bidelman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bidelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bidelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bidelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bidelman. 31% of Bidelman men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%

What Bidelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bidelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidelman 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Bidelman. 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 148 military records available for the last name Bidelman. For the veterans among your Bidelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bidelman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bidelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bidelman in 1964 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bidelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bidelman 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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