The origins of the Briddack name come from when the Anglo-Saxon tribes ruled over Britain. The name Briddack was originally derived from a family having lived in Yorkshire, as well as Lancashire. The surname Briddack was also found in Manchester, and in the neighboring town of Oldham, where it still thrives.
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Early Origins of the Briddack family
The surname Briddack was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Briddack family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Briddack research. Another 217 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1323, 1379, 1500, 1609, 1612, 1613 and 1678 are included under the topic Early Briddack History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Briddack Spelling Variations
Before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Briddack include Brideoake, Brideoke, Bridoake, Brydoake, Brydock, Brydok, Bridduck, Bridock and many more.
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Early Notables of the Briddack family
Notables of this surname at this time include: Ralph Brideoake (1613-1678), the Bishop of Chichester. He "was of lowly parentage, being, according to Wood, the son of Richard Brideoake, or Briddock, of Cheetham... Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Briddack Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Briddack family
A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: James Bridduck who arrived in Nevis in 1663.
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