Origins of the Bridgens surname
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We have a total of 1860 records for people with the last name Bridgens.
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Interesting facts about Bridgens
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Bridgens surname. The oldest one dates back to 1539.
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What are the most common Bridgens first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Bridgenses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Bridgenses in 1921
Charwoman
9
Domestic Servant
8
Dressmaker
6
Iron Founder
4
Woollen Weaver
4
Common male occupations for Bridgenses in 1921
Glass Maker
33
Glass Blower
21
Brass Founder
10
Brass Caster
7
Blacksmith
5
