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Bridde Family History

Bridde 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: Bridge, Bride, Priddy, Brice, Ridge, Brindle, Bridges, Pride, Budde

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Where is the Bridde family from?

You can see how Bridde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridde family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bridde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Bridde family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bridde's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bridde families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridde 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 86 census records available for the last name Bridde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridde 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bridde. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bridde. For the veterans among your Bridde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridde lifespan?

Average Bridde life expectancy in 1988 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridde 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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