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![Show Contents]() Brydyck History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Brydyck is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Yorkshire, as well as Lancashire. The surname Brydyck was also found in Manchester, and in the neighboring town of Oldham, where it still thrives. Early Origins of the Brydyck familyThe surname Brydyck was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Brydyck familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brydyck 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 Brydyck History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brydyck Spelling VariationsThe 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. Brydyck has been spelled many different ways, including Brideoake, Brideoke, Bridoake, Brydoake, Brydock, Brydok, Bridduck, Bridock and many more. Early Notables of the Brydyck 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 Brydyck Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Brydyck familyThousands 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 Brydycks to arrive in North America: James Bridduck who arrived in Nevis in 1663.
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