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Briddell Family History

Briddell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bridwell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Briddell family from?

You can see how Briddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Briddell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Briddell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Briddell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Briddell families in 1911.
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What did your Briddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briddell. 55% of Briddell men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Briddell women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briddell were Farmer and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Porter
    13%
  • Elevator Operator
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    42%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Plant Separator
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briddell 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Briddell. 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 297 military records available for the last name Briddell. For the veterans among your Briddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briddell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Briddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Briddell in 1959 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briddell 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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