The Briddge surname is derived from the Old English word "brycg," which means bridge. It may have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a bridge, an occupational name for a bridge keeper, or a habitational name from one of several places named Bridge throughout England.
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Early Origins of the Briddge family
The surname Briddge was first found in Somerset where they held a family seat from early times.
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Early History of the Briddge family
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Briddge Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bridge, Bridges, Briddge, Bridger, Bridgers and others.
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Early Notables of the Briddge family
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Migration of the Briddge family to Ireland
Some of the Briddge family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 30 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Briddge family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Bridge who settled in Virginia in 1654; Ellery Bridge settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1763; followed by Elizabeth with a child, in Boston in 1766.
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