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Biddings Family History

Biddings 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: Iddings, Giddings, Biddinger, Eddings, Heddings, Ridings, Billings

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Where is the Biddings family from?

You can see how Biddings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biddings family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Biddings families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Biddings families living in North Carolina. This was about 26% of all the recorded Biddings's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Biddings families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biddings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Biddings ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Biddings. 100% of Biddings men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Biddings women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Biddings family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Biddings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biddings 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Biddings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Biddings. For the veterans among your Biddings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biddings lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Biddings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Biddings in 1959 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Biddings

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Biddings 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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