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Briddes Family History

Briddes 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: Bridges, Bridge, Brines, Fiddes, Briddell, Bride, Brandes, Bries

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Where is the Briddes family from?

You can see how Briddes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briddes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Briddes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Briddes families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Briddes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Briddes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briddes 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 Briddes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Briddes. 100% of Briddes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Briddes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Briddes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briddes 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Briddes. 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 38 military records available for the last name Briddes. For the veterans among your Briddes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briddes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Briddes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Briddes in 1962 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briddes 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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