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Brydson Name Meaning

variant of Bridson .

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


Similar surnames: Bryson, Brydon, Branson, Brunson, Bryden, Boyson, Bramson, Boydston

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Where is the Brydson family from?

You can see how Brydson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brydson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Brydson families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 14 Brydson families living in Texas. This was about 93% of all the recorded Brydson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Brydson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brydson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brydson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brydson. 38% of Brydson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Operator
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 606 immigration records available for the last name Brydson. 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 280 military records available for the last name Brydson. For the veterans among your Brydson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brydson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Brydson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brydson in 1969 was 65, and 88 in 2004.

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