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Britch Family History

Britch Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): metathesized form of Birch. There has been some confusion with Brick.

English (Lancashire): nickname from Middle English briche ‘frail humble’ (Old English bryce) or brīche ‘useful helpful’ (Old English brȳce).

Americanized form of South German Britsch or of its variant Brütsch.

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


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Where is the Britch family from?

You can see how Britch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 47 Britch families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Britch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Britch families in 1891.
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What did your Britch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Britch. 91% of Britch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Britch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britch 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Britch. 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 373 military records available for the last name Britch. For the veterans among your Britch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Britch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Britch in 1961 was 54, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britch 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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