Show ContentsBrydox History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Brydox is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in Yorkshire, as well as Lancashire. The surname Brydox was also found in Manchester, and in the neighboring town of Oldham, where it still thrives.

Early Origins of the Brydox family

The surname Brydox was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Brydox family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brydox 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 Brydox History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Brydox Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Brydox are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Brydox include: Brideoake, Brideoke, Bridoake, Brydoake, Brydock, Brydok, Bridduck, Bridock and many more.

Early Notables of the Brydox 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...
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Migration of the Brydox family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Brydox or a variant listed above: James Bridduck who arrived in Nevis in 1663.



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