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Briden Family History

Briden Name Meaning

English: variant of Bryden .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brydon, Breden, Bride, Brien, Brison, Brian, Biven, Risden, Brinn

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Where is the Briden family from?

You can see how Briden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Briden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Briden families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Briden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Briden families in 1911.
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What did your Briden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Briden. 50% of Briden men worked as an Accountant. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Briden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briden 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Briden. 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 781 military records available for the last name Briden. For the veterans among your Briden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briden lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Briden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Briden in 1952 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

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