Bridoock History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Bridoock name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in Yorkshire, as well as Lancashire. The surname Bridoock was also found in Manchester, and in the neighboring town of Oldham, where it still thrives. Early Origins of the Bridoock familyThe surname Bridoock was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Bridoock familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bridoock 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 Bridoock History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bridoock Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Bridoock were recorded, including Brideoake, Brideoke, Bridoake, Brydoake, Brydock, Brydok, Bridduck, Bridock and many more. Early Notables of the Bridoock familyNotables 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... Migration of the Bridoock familyTo escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Bridoock family emigrate to North America: James Bridduck who arrived in Nevis in 1663.
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