Brydoyck History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancestors of the name Brydoyck date back to the days of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from their residence in Yorkshire, as well as Lancashire. The surname Brydoyck was also found in Manchester, and in the neighboring town of Oldham, where it still thrives. Early Origins of the Brydoyck familyThe surname Brydoyck was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Brydoyck familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brydoyck 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 Brydoyck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brydoyck Spelling VariationsBrydoyck has been spelled many different ways. Before English spelling became standardized over the last few hundred years, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. As the English language changed in the Middle Ages, absorbing pieces of Latin and French, as well as other languages, the spelling of people's names also changed considerably, even over a single lifetime. Many variations of the name Brydoyck have been found, including Brideoake, Brideoke, Bridoake, Brydoake, Brydock, Brydok, Bridduck, Bridock and many more. Early Notables of the Brydoyck 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 Brydoyck familyIn an attempt to escape the chaos experienced in England, many English families boarded overcrowded and diseased ships sailing for the shores of North America and other British colonies. Those families hardy enough, and lucky enough, to make the passage intact were rewarded with land and a social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families became important contributors to the young colonies in which they settled. Early immigration and passenger lists have documented some of the first Brydoycks to arrive on North American shores: James Bridduck who arrived in Nevis in 1663.
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