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Early Origins of the Bridell family

The surname Bridell was first found in Saxony, where the name Bridel was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early Europe. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Bridell family

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Bridell Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bridel, Bridell, Bridelle, Bridele, Breidel, Breidell, Breidelle, Briden, Brider, Brideler, Brideller, Bridelen, Bridellen, Breiden and many more.

Early Notables of the Bridell family

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Australia Bridell migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bridell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • John Bridell, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Duke of Bedford" in 1848 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Bridell (post 1700) +

  • Frederick Lee Bridell (1831-1863), English landscape painter, born at Southampton 7 Nov. 1831, and was the son of a builder in that town 2


  1. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) DUKE OF BEDFORD 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848DukeofBedford.htm
  2. Wikisource contributors. "Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900." Wikisource . Wikisource , 4 Jun. 2018. Web. 5 Feb. 2019


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