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Bridden Family History

Bridden Surname Meaning

see Briddon.

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


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Where is the Bridden family from?

You can see how Bridden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bridden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Bridden family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bridden's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Bridden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridden 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 Bridden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bridden. 50% of Bridden men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Bridden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • Flat Hammerman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bridden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bridden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridden 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Bridden. 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 110 military records available for the last name Bridden. For the veterans among your Bridden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridden lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1998, in the United States, Bridden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bridden in 1985 was 75, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bridden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridden 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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