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Albrittain Family History

Albrittain 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: Albritton, Brittain, Allbritton, Allbritten, Britain, Brittin

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Where is the Albrittain family from?

You can see how Albrittain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albrittain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Albrittain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Albrittain families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Albrittain's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Albrittain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albrittain 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 Albrittain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Albrittain. 50% of Albrittain men worked as a Mechanic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Albrittain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Albrittain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albrittain 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Albrittain. 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 68 military records available for the last name Albrittain. For the veterans among your Albrittain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albrittain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Albrittain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Albrittain in 1965 was 63, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Albrittain 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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