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Briddle Name Meaning

see Bridle .

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


Similar surnames: Brindle, Riddle, Biddle, Priddle, Criddle, Friddle, Bridge, Grindle

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Where is the Briddle family from?

You can see how Briddle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briddle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Briddle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Briddle families living in Maryland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Briddle's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Briddle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briddle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Briddle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Briddle. 65% of Briddle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Briddle women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Briddle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briddle 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Briddle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 326 military records available for the last name Briddle. For the veterans among your Briddle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briddle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Briddle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Briddle in 1962 was 51, and 60 in 2004.

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