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Biedenham Family History

Biedenham 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: Biedenharn, Denham, Beetham, Benham, Beecham, Biedenbach, Biederman

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Where is the Biedenham family from?

You can see how Biedenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biedenham family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Biedenham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Biedenham families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Biedenham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Biedenham families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Biedenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biedenham 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Biedenham. 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 8 military records available for the last name Biedenham. For the veterans among your Biedenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biedenham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biedenham 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biedenham

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