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Brydil Family History

Brydil 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: Bredin, Bryden, Brazil, Brodie, Brodin, Brasil, Bryde, Brydon, Radil

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Where is the Brydil family from?

You can see how Brydil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydil family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Brydil family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brydil's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Brydil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brydil 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 1 census records available for the last name Brydil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brydil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Brydil. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brydil. For the veterans among your Brydil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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