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Bidweell Family History

Bidweell 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: Bidwell, Kidwell, Bridwell, Birdwell, Sidwell, Tidwell, Biswell

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Where is the Bidweell family from?

You can see how Bidweell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidweell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bidweell families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bidweell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bidweell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Bidweell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidweell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bidweell. 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 military records available for the last name Bidweell. For the veterans among your Bidweell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bidweell lifespan?

Average Bidweell life expectancy in 1953 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 47.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bidweell 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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