The surname Bridewell was first found in Leicestershire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1196 when Walter Bridel was found there.
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Early History of the Bridewell family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bridewell research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1266, 1455, 1487, 1635 and 1651 are included under the topic Early Bridewell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Bridewell Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Brydle, Bridel, Bridle, Brydel, Bridled, Brydled and others.
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Early Notables of the Bridewell family
Distinguished members of the family include John Brydall (b. 1635?), English law-writer, son of John Brydall, of Jesus College, Cambridge, and of St. Alban's Hall, Oxford, and of the Rolls, a captain... Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bridewell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Bridewell migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Bridewell Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Carrie Bridewell, aged 25, who arrived in New York in 1906 aboard the ship "Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse" from Cherbourg, France 1
Carrie Bridewell, aged 27, who arrived in New York in 1908 aboard the ship "Lusitania" from Liverpool, England1
Mrs. R. A. Bridewell, aged 35, who arrived in New York in 1908 aboard the ship "Lusitania" from Liverpool, England1
Laura E. Bridewell, aged 48, who arrived in New York in 1911 aboard the ship "Ancon" from Cristobal 1
Contemporary Notables of the name Bridewell (post 1700)
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Oliver "Ollie" Bridewell (1985-2007), English motorcycle road racer who was killed during practice at Mallory Park on 20 July 2007, brother of Tommy Bridewell
Thomas George "Tommy" Bridewell (b. 1988), English motorcycle racer
Bridewell migration to the United States 
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