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Brite Family History

Brite Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Bright or German Breit.

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


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Where is the Brite family from?

You can see how Brite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Brite families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Brite's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brite 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 Brite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brite. 100% of Brite 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brite 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Brite. 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 902 military records available for the last name Brite. For the veterans among your Brite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brite lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brite in 1952 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brite 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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