This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bracegirdle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bracegirdle Family History

Bracegirdle Surname Meaning

From Middle English brec ‘breeches’ (Old French braie(s)) + Old English gyrdel for a maker of belts to keep up breeches.

Compare William Brigerdler 1281 in London Letter Books.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bracegirdle family from?

You can see how Bracegirdle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bracegirdle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Bracegirdle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 179 Bracegirdle families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bracegirdle's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bracegirdle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bracegirdle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Bracegirdle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bracegirdle. 17% of Bracegirdle men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Bracegirdle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bracegirdle were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

View Census Data for Bracegirdle | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

England shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Bracegirdle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bracegirdle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bracegirdle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Bracegirdle

Passenger Lists

There are 735 immigration records available for the last name Bracegirdle. 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.

View all Bracegirdle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 843 military records available for the last name Bracegirdle. For the veterans among your Bracegirdle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bracegirdle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bracegirdle family history

Discover More

What is the average Bracegirdle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Bracegirdle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bracegirdle in 1966 was 87, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bracegirdle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bracegirdle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bracegirdle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial