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Brittian Family History

Brittian Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): altered form of Brittain .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brittin, Brittan, Britain, Britton, Wittman, Britten, Brickman

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Where is the Brittian family from?

You can see how Brittian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brittian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brittian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Brittian families living in Staffordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Brittian's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Brittian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brittian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brittian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brittian. 100% of Brittian men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Brittian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Pensioner
    5%
  • Domestic Worker
    5%
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What Brittian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Brittian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brittian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 383 immigration records available for the last name Brittian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 949 military records available for the last name Brittian. For the veterans among your Brittian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brittian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brittian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brittian in 1962 was 37, and 73 in 2003.

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