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Britter Family History

Britter Name 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: Bitter, Gritter, Fritter, Ritter, Britten, Brister, Bruster, Bricker

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Where is the Britter family from?

You can see how Britter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Britter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Britter families living in Kansas. This was about 30% of all the recorded Britter's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Britter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Britter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Britter. 67% of Britter men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Britter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Britter. 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 275 military records available for the last name Britter. For the veterans among your Britter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Britter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Britter in 1964 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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