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Brydger Family History

Brydger 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: Bridger, Brydges, Bridge, Bradner, Badger, Brager, Bruder, Brunger

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Where is the Brydger family from?

You can see how Brydger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Brydger families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1880 there was 1 Brydger family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Brydger's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Brydger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brydger 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 51 census records available for the last name Brydger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brydger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Brydger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brydger. For the veterans among your Brydger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brydger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brydger 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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