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Bidmead Family History

Bidmead Surname Meaning

probably from Middle English bidden mede ‘to ask for alms’.

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


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Where is the Bidmead family from?

You can see how Bidmead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidmead family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bidmead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Bidmead families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bidmead's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Bidmead families in 1891.
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What did your Bidmead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bidmead. 20% of Bidmead men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Bidmead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bidmead were Wood Machinist and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Electrical Engineer
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    10%
  • Wood Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Bidmead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bidmead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidmead 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Bidmead. 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 421 military records available for the last name Bidmead. For the veterans among your Bidmead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bidmead lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bidmead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bidmead in 1966 was 66, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bidmead 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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