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Brydes Family History

Brydes 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: Bryden, Brydges, Bryde, Rodes, Blades, Bruder, Bridges, Ryden, Brines

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Where is the Brydes family from?

You can see how Brydes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brydes families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Brydes families living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brydes's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Brydes families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brydes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Brydes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brydes 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Brydes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Brydes. For the veterans among your Brydes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brydes lifespan?

Average Brydes life expectancy in 1992 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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