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Brydons Family History

Brydons 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: Brydon, Bryson, Bryden, Brons, Bryans, Brydges, Bryon, Brandon, Bryan

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Where is the Brydons family from?

You can see how Brydons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydons family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Brydons families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brydons's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Brydons families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brydons 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 Brydons ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brydons. 100% of Brydons women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Brydons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brydons 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brydons. 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 Brydons. For the veterans among your Brydons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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