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Birttain Family History

Birttain 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: Brittain, Britain, Brattain, Bitton, Girtman, Kirstein, Wittlin

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Where is the Birttain family from?

You can see how Birttain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birttain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Birttain families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Birttain's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Birttain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Birttain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Birttain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birttain 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Birttain. 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 military records available for the last name Birttain. For the veterans among your Birttain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birttain lifespan?

Average Birttain life expectancy in 1969 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birttain 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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