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Early Origins of the Gerbridge family

The surname Gerbridge was first found in Norfolk at Wickhampton, a parish, in the union of Blofield, hundred of Walsham. "The church [of Wickhampton] is an ancient structure in the early and decorated English styles, with a square embattled tower; in the chancel, under richly decorated arches, are the effigies of Sir William de Gerbridge and his lady." 1

Early History of the Gerbridge family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gerbridge research. Another 149 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1096, 1455, 1487, 1510 and 1600 are included under the topic Early Gerbridge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gerbridge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gerbridge, Garbridge, Gerbrige, Jerbridge, Jerbrige and many more.

Early Notables of the Gerbridge family

Distinguished members of the family include

  • the Gerbridge family of Suffolk

Migration of the Gerbridge family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..



  1. Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.


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