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Brittman Family History

Brittman 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: Rittman, Bittman, Brittian, Brittan, Brickman, Kritzman, Mittman

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Where is the Brittman family from?

You can see how Brittman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brittman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brittman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Brittman family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brittman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brittman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brittman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brittman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Lobarer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brittman. 53% of Brittman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brittman women worked as a Lobarer. .

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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
    53%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Window Cleaner
    11%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lobarer
    100%
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What Brittman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Brittman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brittman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Brittman. 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 353 military records available for the last name Brittman. For the veterans among your Brittman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brittman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Brittman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brittman in 1956 was 50, and 76 in 2003.

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