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Bydewell Family History

Bydewell 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: Bakewell, Madewell, Bidwell, Bridewell, Bodwell, Dewell, Yewell

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Where is the Bydewell family from?

You can see how Bydewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bydewell family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Bydewell families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Bydewell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bydewell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bydewell families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bydewell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Bydewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bydewell 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 Bydewell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bydewell. For the veterans among your Bydewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bydewell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Bydewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bydewell in 1978 was 64, and 56 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bydewell 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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