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Bridewater Family History

Bridewater 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: Bridgewater, Bridgwater, Drinkwater, Brewster, Broadwater, Vandewater

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Where is the Bridewater family from?

You can see how Bridewater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridewater family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bridewater families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bridewater families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bridewater's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bridewater families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridewater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bridewater ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Grocer Ec Own Account was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bridewater. 100% of Bridewater men worked as a Grocer Ec Own Account.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Grocer Ec Own Account
    100%

What Bridewater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Bridewater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridewater 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bridewater. 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 10 military records available for the last name Bridewater. For the veterans among your Bridewater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridewater lifespan?

Average Bridewater life expectancy in 1981 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridewater 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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