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Biddison Name Meaning

English: variant of Beddison itself a variant of Betson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Widdison, Maddison, Bilson, Tillison, Biddix, Benison, Bennison

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Where is the Biddison family from?

You can see how Biddison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biddison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Biddison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Biddison families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Biddison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Biddison families in 1891.
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What did your Biddison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biddison. 13% of Biddison men worked as a Machinist and 27% of Biddison women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Biddison were Laborer and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Biddison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biddison 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Biddison. 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 638 military records available for the last name Biddison. For the veterans among your Biddison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biddison lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Biddison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Biddison in 1958 was 50, and 86 in 2004.

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