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Britenburg Family History

Britenburg 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: Rifenburg, Rivenburg, Bredenberg, Rutenberg, Rodenburg, Vredenburg

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Where is the Britenburg family from?

You can see how Britenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Britenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Britenburg families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Britenburg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Britenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britenburg 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 75 census records available for the last name Britenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britenburg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Britenburg. 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 13 military records available for the last name Britenburg. For the veterans among your Britenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britenburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Britenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Britenburg in 1965 was 90, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britenburg 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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