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Brigdes Family History

Brigdes 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, Brines, Bride, Brogden, Brandes, Bries, Briones, Briles

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Where is the Brigdes family from?

You can see how Brigdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brigdes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brigdes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brigdes families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brigdes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Brigdes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Brigdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brigdes 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 Brigdes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brigdes. For the veterans among your Brigdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brigdes lifespan?

Average Brigdes life expectancy in 1980 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brigdes 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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