Brydoeck History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Brydoeck belongs to the early history of Britain, it's origins lie with the Anglo-Saxons. It is a product of their having lived in Yorkshire, as well as Lancashire. The surname Brydoeck was also found in Manchester, and in the neighboring town of Oldham, where it still thrives. Early Origins of the Brydoeck familyThe surname Brydoeck was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Brydoeck familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brydoeck 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 Brydoeck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brydoeck Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Brydoeck include Brideoake, Brideoke, Bridoake, Brydoake, Brydock, Brydok, Bridduck, Bridock and many more. Early Notables of the Brydoeck 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 Brydoeck familyThousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Brydoeck were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: James Bridduck who arrived in Nevis in 1663.
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