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Brittig Family History

Brittig 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: Britting, Brittin, Sittig, Rettig, Britt, Brittain, Littig, Wittig

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Where is the Brittig family from?

You can see how Brittig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brittig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Brittig families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brittig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brittig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brittig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brittig ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brittig ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Brittig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brittig 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Brittig. 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 25 military records available for the last name Brittig. For the veterans among your Brittig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brittig lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Brittig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brittig in 1981 was 72, and 90 in 2002.

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