Bridgham Family History

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Bridgham Name Meaning

English: habitational name, perhaps from a place in Norfolk named Bridgham, from Old English brycg ‘bridge’ + ham ‘homestead’ or hamm ‘enclosure hemmed in by water’, or from Bridgeham Grange in Surrey, which probably has the same origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Brigham, Bradham, Brougham, Bingham, Braham, Isham, Burlingham

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Bridgham Family Origin

Where is the Bridgham family from?

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You can see how Bridgham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridgham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridgham families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Bridgham families living in Kent. This was about 36% of all the recorded Bridgham's in the UK. Kent had the highest population of Bridgham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridgham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bridgham Family Occupations

What did your Bridgham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the UK named Bridgham.

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Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bridgham Historical Records

What Bridgham family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bridgham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridgham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 360 immigration records available for the last name Bridgham. 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 Card

There are 647 military records available for the last name Bridgham. For the veterans among your Bridgham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bridgham Life Expectancy

What is the average Bridgham lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bridgham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bridgham in 1960 was 50, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bridgham 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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