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Britzen Family History

Britzen 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: Fritzen, Britten, Britz, Bratten, Broten, Butzen, Kritzer, Eitzen

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Where is the Britzen family from?

You can see how Britzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Britzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Britzen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Britzen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Britzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Britzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britzen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Britzen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Britzen. For the veterans among your Britzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britzen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Britzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Britzen in 1980 was 84, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britzen 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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