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Brydge Family History

Brydge 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: Bridge, Brydges, Bryde, Budge, Ridge, Rudge, Bridges, Bryden, Fridge

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Where is the Brydge family from?

You can see how Brydge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Brydge families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Brydge families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Brydge's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brydge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brydge 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 Brydge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brydge. 100% of Brydge men worked as a Spinner.

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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

  • Spinner
    100%

What Brydge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Brydge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brydge 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Brydge. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brydge. For the veterans among your Brydge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brydge lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Brydge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brydge in 1956 was 36, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brydge

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brydge 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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