Origins of the Bidston surname

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    In 1921, most Bidstons lived in london

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    16 Bidston Travel & migration records
    200 Bidstons found in all Census records

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    Thomas James

    Frederick

    Mary Ellen

    Charlotte

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    Common jobs for Bidstons

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Bidstons in 1921

    Asst In Shop

    2

    Dressmaker

    2

    Clerk

    1

    Cotton Weaver

    1

    Fancy Goods Shop Keeper

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Bidstons in 1921

    Chair Maker

    6

    ...

    3

    Commercial Clerk

    2

    Dock Labourer

    2

    Railway Shunter

    2

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