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Barritt Family History

Barritt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Barrett.

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


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Where is the Barritt family from?

You can see how Barritt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barritt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Barritt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 336 Barritt families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Barritt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Barritt families in 1891.
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What did your Barritt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Barritt. 14% of Barritt men worked as a Bricklayer and 76% of Barritt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barritt were Retired and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Barritt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barritt 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Barritt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Barritt. For the veterans among your Barritt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barritt lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Barritt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Barritt in 1949 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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