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Brickerton Family History

Brickerton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bickerton, Brierton, Rickerson, Bricker, Brotherton, Pinkerton

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Where is the Brickerton family from?

You can see how Brickerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brickerton family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Brickerton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Brickerton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brickerton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brickerton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brickerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brickerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brickerton. 100% of Brickerton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brickerton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Brickerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brickerton 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Brickerton. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brickerton. For the veterans among your Brickerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brickerton lifespan?

Average Brickerton life expectancy in 1974 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brickerton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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