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Briddy Family History

Briddy 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: Priddy, Braddy, Briody, Biddy, Bridge, Reddy, Broady, Friday, Brady

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Where is the Briddy family from?

You can see how Briddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briddy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Briddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Briddy families living in California. This was about 57% of all the recorded Briddy's in USA. California had the highest population of Briddy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briddy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Briddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Briddy. 100% of Briddy 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Briddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briddy 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Briddy. 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 24 military records available for the last name Briddy. For the veterans among your Briddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briddy lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1991, in the United States, Briddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Briddy in 1983 was 35, and 93 in 1991.

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