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Bridgeman Family History

Bridgeman Surname Meaning

English: topographic or occupational name from Middle English brigge brugge ‘bridge’ (Old English brycg) + man denoting either a dweller by or a keeper of a bridge.

See Bridge. In some cases possibly also an Americanized form (translation into English) of German Bruckmann (see Bruckman).

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


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Where is the Bridgeman family from?

You can see how Bridgeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridgeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridgeman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 177 Bridgeman families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Bridgeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bridgeman families in 1891.
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What did your Bridgeman 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 Bridgeman. 17% of Bridgeman men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Bridgeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bridgeman were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Bridgeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridgeman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Bridgeman. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Bridgeman. For the veterans among your Bridgeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridgeman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Bridgeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bridgeman in 1941 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

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