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Britzke Family History

Britzke 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: Brietzke, Britz, Fratzke, Briske, Fitzke, Witzke, Neitzke, Pritzker

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Where is the Britzke family from?

You can see how Britzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britzke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Britzke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Britzke families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Britzke's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Britzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britzke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Britzke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Britzke. 60% of Britzke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Mechanic
    40%
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Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Britzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britzke 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Britzke. 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 794 military records available for the last name Britzke. For the veterans among your Britzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britzke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Britzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Britzke in 1965 was 74, and 53 in 2004.

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