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Brydell Family History

Brydell Name 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: Rydell, Brodell, Bridwell, Brunell, Bodell, Bradwell, Bryden, Rodell

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Where is the Brydell family from?

You can see how Brydell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brydell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Brydell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brydell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brydell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brydell ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Brydell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brydell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brydell. 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 Brydell. For the veterans among your Brydell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brydell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Brydell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Brydell in 1978 was 78, and 84 in 1986.

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