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Bidewell Family History

Bidewell Surname Meaning

see Bedwell.

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


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Where is the Bidewell family from?

You can see how Bidewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bidewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 79 Bidewell families living in Norfolk. This was about 66% of all the recorded Bidewell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Bidewell families in 1891.
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What did your Bidewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bidewell. 34% of Bidewell men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Bidewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bidewell were Farmer Heavy Worker and Private School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Agricultural Labour
    34%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Private School Teacher
    5%

What Bidewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bidewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidewell 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Bidewell. 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 117 military records available for the last name Bidewell. For the veterans among your Bidewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bidewell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bidewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bidewell in 1964 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bidewell 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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