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Bridy Family History

Bridy 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: Brady, Brody, Bride, Briody, Brill, Brick, Priddy, Bridge, Body

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Where is the Bridy family from?

You can see how Bridy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bridy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bridy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bridy family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bridy's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Bridy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bridy 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 Bridy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bridy. 22% of Bridy men worked as a Labor and 60% of Bridy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bridy were Chauffeur and Maid. .

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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

  • Labor
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bridy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bridy 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Bridy. 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 149 military records available for the last name Bridy. For the veterans among your Bridy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bridy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Bridy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bridy in 1951 was 51, and 68 in 2002.

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