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![Show Contents]() Bryditch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The name Bryditch is an old Anglo-Saxon name. It comes from when a family lived in Yorkshire, as well as Lancashire. The surname Bryditch was also found in Manchester, and in the neighboring town of Oldham, where it still thrives. Early Origins of the Bryditch familyThe surname Bryditch was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Bryditch familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bryditch 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 Bryditch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bryditch 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 Bryditch were recorded, including Brideoake, Brideoke, Bridoake, Brydoake, Brydock, Brydok, Bridduck, Bridock and many more. Early Notables of the Bryditch 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...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bryditch Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bryditch 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 Bryditch family emigrate to North America: James Bridduck who arrived in Nevis in 1663.
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