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Brydson Family History

Brydson Surname Meaning

variant of Bridson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brydson family from?

You can see how Brydson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brydson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Brydson families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Brydson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brydson families in 1891.
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What did your Brydson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brydson. 72% of Brydson 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

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Passenger Lists

There are 606 immigration records available for the last name Brydson. 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 280 military records available for the last name Brydson. For the veterans among your Brydson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brydson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Brydson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brydson in 1969 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brydson 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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