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Browridge Family History

Browridge 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: Brownridge, Trowbridge, Bridge, Beveridge, Burridge, Baldridge

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Where is the Browridge family from?

You can see how Browridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Browridge family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Browridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Browridge families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Browridge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Browridge families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Browridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Browridge 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Browridge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Browridge. For the veterans among your Browridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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