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Britnell Family History

Britnell Surname Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire): habitational name a variant of Bricknell.

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


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Where is the Britnell family from?

You can see how Britnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Britnell families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Britnell's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Britnell families in 1891.
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What did your Britnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Britnell. 14% of Britnell men worked as a Gardener and 83% of Britnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Britnell were Wood Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Gardener
    14%
  • Farmworker
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Wood Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Britnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britnell 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Britnell. 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 701 military records available for the last name Britnell. For the veterans among your Britnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britnell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Britnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Britnell in 1955 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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