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Brydall Family History

Brydall 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: Ryall, Rydell, Bredahl, Brodell, Ridall, Bendall, Brill, Ball, Bryan

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Where is the Brydall family from?

You can see how Brydall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brydall families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Brydall families living in Ayrshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Brydall's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Brydall families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brydall 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 Brydall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brydall. 100% of Brydall 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 Brydall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Brydall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brydall 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Brydall. 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 Brydall. For the veterans among your Brydall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brydall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1973, in the United States, Brydall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Brydall in 1964 was 67, and 76 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brydall 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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