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Britner Family History

Britner Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire): ethnic name from Middle English Bretoner Brutiner ‘Breton’ also used to refer to a minstrel or juggler.

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


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Where is the Britner family from?

You can see how Britner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Britner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Britner families living in Cheshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Britner's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Britner families in 1891.
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What did your Britner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Britner. 100% of Britner 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Britner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britner 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Britner. 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 232 military records available for the last name Britner. For the veterans among your Britner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Britner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Britner in 1967 was 71, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britner 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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