The name Brydech is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in Yorkshire, as well as Lancashire. The surname Brydech was also found in Manchester, and in the neighboring town of Oldham, where it still thrives.
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Early Origins of the Brydech family
The surname Brydech was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.
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Early History of the Brydech family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brydech 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 Brydech History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Brydech Spelling Variations
The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Brydech has been spelled many different ways, including Brideoake, Brideoke, Bridoake, Brydoake, Brydock, Brydok, Bridduck, Bridock and many more.
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Early Notables of the Brydech 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 Brydech Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Brydech family
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Brydechs to arrive in North America: James Bridduck who arrived in Nevis in 1663.
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