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Britto Name Meaning

Portuguese: variant of Brito . This surname is also found in western India where it was taken by Portuguese colonists. English: ethnic name from medieval Latin Brito ‘Briton or Breton’ translating Norman French (Le) Bret (compare Brett ).

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


Similar surnames: Britts, Britton, Brito, Bratton, Bristor, Fratto, Botto, Butto

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Where is the Britto family from?

You can see how Britto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britto family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Britto families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Britto's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Britto families in 1840.
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What did your Britto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Britto. 37% of Britto men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Britto women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Britto were Truck Driver and House Work. .

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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
    37%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Timber Cutter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    13%
  • House Work
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Britto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britto 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Britto. 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 744 military records available for the last name Britto. For the veterans among your Britto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britto lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Britto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Britto in 1955 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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