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Britian Family History

Britian 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: Brittian, Brittan, Brian, Brotman, Brittain, Breitman, Brigman

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Where is the Britian family from?

You can see how Britian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Britian families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Britian's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Britian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britian 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 Britian ancestors do for a living?

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

What Britian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Britian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britian 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Britian. 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 193 military records available for the last name Britian. For the veterans among your Britian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britian lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Britian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Britian in 1973 was 57, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Britian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britian 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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