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Bridey Family History

Bridey 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: Briney, Bride, Brixey, Briley, Briden, Bailey, Priddy, Bridge, Rider

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Where is the Bridey family from?

You can see how Bridey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bridey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Bridey families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bridey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bridey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridey 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 Bridey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bridey. 100% of Bridey women worked as a School Teacher.

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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 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Bridey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Bridey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridey 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Bridey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bridey. For the veterans among your Bridey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridey lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Bridey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bridey in 1981 was 71, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bridey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridey 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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