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Bridon Family History

Bridon 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: Brion, Brison, Brydon, Briden, Brandon, Bridge, Brinton, Brin, Rigdon

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Where is the Bridon family from?

You can see how Bridon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Bridon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bridon families living in Georgia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bridon's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Bridon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bridon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bridon. 60% of Bridon 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
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%
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Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Bridon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridon 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Bridon. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bridon. For the veterans among your Bridon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Bridon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bridon in 1968 was 70, and 85 in 2000.

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