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Bidgway Family History

Bidgway 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: Ridgway, Ridgeway, Bingham, Radway, Gadway, Rodway, Longway, Bingley

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Where is the Bidgway family from?

You can see how Bidgway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidgway family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Bidgway families living in Devon. This was about 65% of all the recorded Bidgway's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bidgway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bidgway 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 Bidgway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bidgway. 80% of Bidgway women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    20%

What Bidgway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Bidgway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidgway 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Bidgway. 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 125 military records available for the last name Bidgway. For the veterans among your Bidgway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bidgway lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Bidgway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bidgway in 1966 was 78, and 49 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bidgway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bidgway 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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