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Brideford Family History

Brideford 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: Bridgeford, Bridgford, Bradford, Radford, Bodiford, Bareford

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Where is the Brideford family from?

You can see how Brideford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brideford family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Brideford family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brideford's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Brideford families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Brideford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brideford 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brideford. 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 Brideford. For the veterans among your Brideford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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