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Bidlar Family History

Bidlar 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: Vilar, Bieler, Biller, Villar, Bitar, Bitler, Ridler, Billard, Bodnar

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Where is the Bidlar family from?

You can see how Bidlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidlar family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Bidlar families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Bidlar's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bidlar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Bidlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidlar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bidlar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bidlar. For the veterans among your Bidlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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