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Bridiges Family History

Bridiges 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: Bridges, Bridge, Bridger, Brydges, Bridgers, Ridge, Bridgett

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Where is the Bridiges family from?

You can see how Bridiges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridiges family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bridiges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bridiges family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Bridiges's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Bridiges families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridiges 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 19 census records available for the last name Bridiges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridiges 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 Bridiges. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bridiges. For the veterans among your Bridiges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridiges lifespan?

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