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Brittion Family History

Brittion 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: Brittian, Brittin, Britton, Brinton, Bratton, Gritton, Bitton

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Where is the Brittion family from?

You can see how Brittion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brittion family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brittion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brittion families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brittion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brittion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brittion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brittion ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brittion ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Brittion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brittion 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Brittion. 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 42 military records available for the last name Brittion. For the veterans among your Brittion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brittion lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Brittion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Brittion in 1977 was 81, and 47 in 2004.

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