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Brdie Family History

Brdie 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: Badie, Brodie, Bodie, Bridge, Brake, Budge, Bode, Brice, Budin, Brue

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Where is the Brdie family from?

You can see how Brdie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brdie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Brdie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Brdie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brdie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brdie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brdie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Brdie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brdie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brdie. 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 Brdie. For the veterans among your Brdie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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