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Bridal Family History

Bridal Surname Meaning

variant by folk etymology of Bridle. perhaps a variant of Britwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bridal family from?

You can see how Bridal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bridal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bridal families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Bridal's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bridal families in 1891.
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What did your Bridal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bridal. 100% of Bridal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bridal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridal 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Bridal. 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 185 military records available for the last name Bridal. For the veterans among your Bridal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bridal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bridal in 1963 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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