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Britchard Family History

Britchard 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: Pritchard, Richard, Britcher, Birchard, Prichard, Orchard, Bratcher

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Where is the Britchard family from?

You can see how Britchard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britchard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Britchard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Britchard families living in Herefordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Britchard's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Britchard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britchard 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 Britchard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Britchard. 100% of Britchard men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Britchard women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Britchard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Britchard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britchard 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Britchard. 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 29 military records available for the last name Britchard. For the veterans among your Britchard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britchard lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Britchard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Britchard in 1979 was 80, and 57 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Britchard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britchard 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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