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Briddow Family History

Briddow 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: Bristow, Bredow, Beddow, Bradow, Brandow, Priddy, Brandon, Bridge

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Where is the Briddow family from?

You can see how Briddow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briddow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Briddow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Briddow families living in Derbyshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Briddow's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Briddow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briddow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Briddow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briddow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Briddow. 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 military records available for the last name Briddow. For the veterans among your Briddow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briddow lifespan?

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