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Briddon Family History

Briddon Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Briden.

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


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Where is the Briddon family from?

You can see how Briddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briddon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Briddon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Briddon families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Briddon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Briddon families in 1911.
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What did your Briddon 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 Briddon. 24% of Briddon men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 92% of Briddon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Briddon were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    24%
  • Coal Hewer
    18%
  • Police Constable
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Briddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briddon 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Briddon. 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 359 military records available for the last name Briddon. For the veterans among your Briddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briddon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Briddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Briddon in 1967 was 92, and 80 in 1997.

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