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Brittner Family History

Brittner 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: Rittner, Grittner, Bittner, Bitter, Brickner, Gritter, Buettner

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Where is the Brittner family from?

You can see how Brittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brittner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brittner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Brittner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 44% of all the recorded Brittner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brittner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brittner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brittner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brittner. 29% of Brittner men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Sheep Herder
    15%
  • Mechanic
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brittner 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Brittner. 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 188 military records available for the last name Brittner. For the veterans among your Brittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brittner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brittner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brittner in 1963 was 69, and 56 in 2004.

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