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Brita Family History

Brita 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: Britz, Rita, Britt, Arita, Brito, Bria, Brite, Brill, Brett, Brick

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Where is the Brita family from?

You can see how Brita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brita family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brita families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brita families living in New Mexico. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brita's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Brita families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brita. 50% of Brita men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Brita women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Brita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Brita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brita 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Brita. 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 49 military records available for the last name Brita. For the veterans among your Brita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brita lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Brita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brita in 1959 was 29, and 75 in 2001.

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