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Brids Family History

Brids 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: Bride, Bries, Brill, Boris, Fries, Brick, Bridge, Bliss, Biss, Ries

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Where is the Brids family from?

You can see how Brids families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brids family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brids families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Brids family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brids's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Brids families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brids 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 Brids ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brids. 100% of Brids women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brids family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Brids. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brids 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Brids. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brids. For the veterans among your Brids ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brids lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Brids life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Brids in 1970 was 75, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brids 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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