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Brittin Family History

Brittin Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Brittain.

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


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Where is the Brittin family from?

You can see how Brittin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brittin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brittin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Brittin families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Brittin's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Brittin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brittin 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 Brittin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brittin. 67% of Brittin men worked as a House Painter and 88% of Brittin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brittin were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • House Painter
    67%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Brittin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brittin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brittin 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Brittin. 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 940 military records available for the last name Brittin. For the veterans among your Brittin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brittin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brittin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brittin in 1962 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brittin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brittin 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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