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Bidgson Family History

Bidgson 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: Pidgeon, Bisson, Eidson, Hingson, Bilson, Bidgood, Biddison, Bergson

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Where is the Bidgson family from?

You can see how Bidgson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidgson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Bidgson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bidgson families living in Dorset. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bidgson's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Bidgson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bidgson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidgson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bidgson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bidgson. For the veterans among your Bidgson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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