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Bidinger Family History

Bidinger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Büdinger (see Budinger).

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


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Where is the Bidinger family from?

You can see how Bidinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bidinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bidinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Bidinger families living in Alberta. This was about 82% of all the recorded Bidinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Bidinger families in 1911.
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What did your Bidinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bidinger. 24% of Bidinger men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bidinger women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bidinger were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Bidinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bidinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bidinger 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Bidinger. 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 362 military records available for the last name Bidinger. For the veterans among your Bidinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bidinger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bidinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Bidinger in 1961 was 67, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bidinger 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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