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Britsch Family History

Britsch Name Meaning

South German: variant of Brütsch a nickname for a sullen or moody person from the dialect word Brütsch ‘pouting mouth’.

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


Similar surnames: Tritsch, Brutsche, Bratsch, Ritch, Risch, Braasch, Brasch, Krisch

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Where is the Britsch family from?

You can see how Britsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Britsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Britsch families living in Indiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Britsch's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Britsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britsch 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 Britsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Britsch. 47% of Britsch men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Britsch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Britsch were New Worker and Physical 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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Welder
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Physical Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Britsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britsch 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Britsch. 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 709 military records available for the last name Britsch. For the veterans among your Britsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britsch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Britsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Britsch in 1961 was 62, and 90 in 2004.

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