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Britting Family History

Britting Surname Meaning

South German: patronymic from Britt. American shortened form of South German Brittinger a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Britting family from?

You can see how Britting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britting family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Britting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Britting families living in Shropshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Britting's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Britting families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britting 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 Britting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Britting. 39% of Britting men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Britting women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Britting were Machinist and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Britting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britting 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Britting. 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 668 military records available for the last name Britting. For the veterans among your Britting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britting lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Britting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Britting in 1962 was 49, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britting 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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