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Bridewell Family History

Bridewell Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire): variant of Bridwell.

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


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Where is the Bridewell family from?

You can see how Bridewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridewell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Bridewell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Bridewell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Bridewell families in 1891.
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What did your Bridewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bridewell. 34% of Bridewell men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Bridewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bridewell were Dairy Farmer and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • House Wife
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

What Bridewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bridewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridewell 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Bridewell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 585 military records available for the last name Bridewell. For the veterans among your Bridewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridewell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Bridewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bridewell in 1959 was 52, and 50 in 2004.

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