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Britwell Family History

Britwell Surname Meaning

See Brightwell (2). From one of the several places called Bretteville in Normandy (Manche, Seine-Maritime, and Calvados). The name, if it survived into the modern era, may have been merged or confused with Britwell in (1) or with Bridwell (see Bridle) or may continue as Burchfield.

See Bridwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Britwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Britwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Britwell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Britwell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Britwell families in 1891.
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What did your Britwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Britwell. 60% of Britwell women worked as a Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Britwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britwell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Britwell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Britwell. For the veterans among your Britwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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