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Brydie Family History

Brydie Surname Meaning

Scottish: from the female personal name Bridie a pet form of Gaelic Brigid or its Anglicized form Bridget.

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


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Where is the Brydie family from?

You can see how Brydie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brydie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Brydie families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Brydie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brydie families in 1891.
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What did your Brydie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer potato Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brydie. 100% of Brydie men worked as a Farmer potato Merchant and 100% of Brydie 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

  • Farmer potato Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brydie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brydie 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Brydie. 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 114 military records available for the last name Brydie. For the veterans among your Brydie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brydie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brydie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brydie in 1966 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brydie 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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