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Origins of the Bridge surname

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We have a total number of 75546 records for people with the last name Bridge.

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Where do most Bridges live?

In 1921, most Bridges lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bridges

How common is your surname?

656th most common surname in the UK

We have 67,000 records for the Bridge surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.

Who were Bridges most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bridges.

What are the most common Bridge first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Bridge family members

Common jobs for Bridges

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bridges in 1921
Cotton Weaver

593

Dressmaker

237

Housekeeper

148

Weaver Cotton

144

Domestic Servant

134

Common Male occupations for Bridges in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

358

Coal Miner

251

General Labourer

246

Cotton Weaver

245

Farmer

231

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