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Bridgetts Family History

Bridgetts 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: Bridgett, Bridges, Bridgers, Bridge, Midgett, Bridgeman, Badgett

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Where is the Bridgetts family from?

You can see how Bridgetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridgetts family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bridgetts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bridgetts families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Bridgetts's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bridgetts families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Bridgetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridgetts 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bridgetts. 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 47 military records available for the last name Bridgetts. For the veterans among your Bridgetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridgetts lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bridgetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bridgetts in 1966 was 85, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridgetts 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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