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Britnell Name Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire): habitational name a variant of Bricknell .

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


Similar surnames: Bridwell, Brill, Rishell, Bignell, Brickell, Bradwell, Briddell

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Where is the Britnell family from?

You can see how Britnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Britnell families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Britnell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Britnell families in 1911.
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What did your Britnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Britnell. 72% of Britnell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Britnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britnell 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Britnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 701 military records available for the last name Britnell. For the veterans among your Britnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britnell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Britnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Britnell in 1955 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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