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Bridegam Family History

Bridegam 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: Bridgham, Brinegar, Brideau, Bridge, Bream, Bridges, Bradham, Brigham

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Where is the Bridegam family from?

You can see how Bridegam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridegam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridegam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bridegam family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bridegam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bridegam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridegam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bridegam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bridegam. 34% of Bridegam men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bridegam 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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Electrical Engineer
    17%
  • Agent
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Bridegam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridegam 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Bridegam. 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 108 military records available for the last name Bridegam. For the veterans among your Bridegam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridegam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bridegam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bridegam in 1962 was 87, and 77 in 2004.

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