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Bideman Family History

Bideman 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: Wideman, Bidleman, Biderman, Beideman, Bodman, Billman, Beeman, Deman

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Where is the Bideman family from?

You can see how Bideman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bideman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bideman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bideman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bideman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bideman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bideman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Bideman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bideman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bideman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bideman. For the veterans among your Bideman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bideman lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Bideman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bideman in 1987 was 89, and 76 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bideman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bideman 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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