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Brydges Family History

Brydges Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bridges.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brydges family from?

You can see how Brydges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydges family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brydges families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 18 Brydges families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Brydges's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Brydges families in 1891.
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What did your Brydges ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brydges. 100% of Brydges men worked as a Gardener and 94% of Brydges 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brydges. 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 767 military records available for the last name Brydges. For the veterans among your Brydges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brydges lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brydges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brydges in 1962 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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