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Britcher Family History

Britcher Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk and Kent): variant of Bracher (see Brach). South German: variant of Britsch.

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


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Where is the Britcher family from?

You can see how Britcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 89 Britcher families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Britcher's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Britcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britcher 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 Britcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fruti Pig poultry Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Britcher. 27% of Britcher men worked as a Fruti Pig poultry Farmer and 83% of Britcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Britcher were Fruit Grower and Trained Nurse.

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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

  • Fruti Pig poultry Farmer
    27%
  • Fruit Pig poultry Farmer
    27%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Fruit Grower
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    4%
  • Trained Nurse
    4%

What Britcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Britcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britcher 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Britcher. 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 586 military records available for the last name Britcher. For the veterans among your Britcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britcher lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Britcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Britcher in 1946 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Britcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britcher 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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