Bridake History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Anglo-Saxon name Bridake comes from when the family resided in Yorkshire, as well as Lancashire. The surname Bridake was also found in Manchester, and in the neighboring town of Oldham, where it still thrives. Early Origins of the Bridake familyThe surname Bridake was first found in Northumberland, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Bridake familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bridake 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 Bridake History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bridake Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, French and other languages became incorporated into English through the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Bridake include Brideoake, Brideoke, Bridoake, Brydoake, Brydock, Brydok, Bridduck, Bridock and many more. Early Notables of the Bridake 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 Bridake familyA great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: James Bridduck who arrived in Nevis in 1663.
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