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Brittell Family History

Brittell 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: Britnell, Bridwell, Brickell, Briddell, Rittel, Bittel, Kittell

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Where is the Brittell family from?

You can see how Brittell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brittell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brittell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Brittell families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brittell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brittell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brittell 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 Brittell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brittell. 22% of Brittell men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Brittell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brittell were Meat Cutter and Housewife. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Meat Cutter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • School Teacher
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brittell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brittell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Brittell. 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 258 military records available for the last name Brittell. For the veterans among your Brittell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brittell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brittell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Brittell in 1962 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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