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Briton Family History

Briton Surname Meaning

see Breton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Briton family from?

You can see how Briton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Briton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Briton families living in Lancashire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Briton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Briton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briton 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 Briton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Briton. 100% of Briton 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 Briton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Briton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Briton. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Briton. For the veterans among your Briton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briton lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Briton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Briton in 1961 was 57, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briton 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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