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Brydse Family History

Brydse 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: Bryde, Bridge, Breese, Brouse, Bruse, Bryden, Brusse, Brause, Bryne

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Where is the Brydse family from?

You can see how Brydse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydse family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Brydse families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brydse's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Brydse families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brydse 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 7 census records available for the last name Brydse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brydse 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brydse. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brydse. For the veterans among your Brydse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brydse

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