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Britten Family History

Britten Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Brittain .

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


Similar surnames: Britton, Brittin, Brittan, Britain, Whitten, Litten, Britts, Brien

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Where is the Britten family from?

You can see how Britten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Britten families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Britten's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Britten families in 1840.
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What did your Britten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Britten. 29% of Britten men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Britten women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Britten were Clerk and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 44,000 census records available for the last name Britten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britten 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 55,000 immigration records available for the last name Britten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Britten. For the veterans among your Britten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britten lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Britten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Britten in 1956 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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