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Origins of the Brydges surname

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We have a total number of 1536 records for people with the last name Brydges.

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Where do most Brydgeses live?

In 1921, most Brydgeses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Brydgeses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,050 records for the Brydges surname. The oldest one dates back to 1825.

Who were Brydgeses most likely to marry?

Macombers

&

Smiths

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What are the most common Brydges first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Brydgeses

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

Common Female occupations for Brydgeses in 1921
Living On Own Means

6

Dressmaker

5

Cook

4

Cook Domestic

4

General Servant Domestic

4

Common Male occupations for Brydgeses in 1921
Solicitor

5

Surgeon

5

Annuitant

4

Fisherman

4

Painter

4

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