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Bridan Family History

Bridan 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: Brian, Briden, Bogdan, Bridge, Bryan, Krizan, Brin, Breda, Bredin

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Where is the Bridan family from?

You can see how Bridan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Bridan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Bridan families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bridan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bridan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridan 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 106 census records available for the last name Bridan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bridan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bridan. For the veterans among your Bridan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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