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Bridell Family History

Bridell Surname Meaning

see Bridle.

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


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Where is the Bridell family from?

You can see how Bridell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bridell family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bridell's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Bridell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridell 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 Bridell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bridell. 67% of Bridell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bridell women worked as a Housework.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Bridell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 736 census records available for the last name Bridell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridell 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Bridell. 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 82 military records available for the last name Bridell. For the veterans among your Bridell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bridell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bridell in 1968 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bridell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridell 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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