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Britts Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Britz . English: variant of Britt (see Brett ) with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Pritts, Mitts, Britt, Fritts, Fitts, Pitts, Witts, Brint, Botts

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Where is the Britts family from?

You can see how Britts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Britts families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Britts's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Britts families in 1911.
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What did your Britts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Britts. 29% of Britts men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Britts women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Britts were Carpenter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Cashier
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Britts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britts 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Britts. 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 844 military records available for the last name Britts. For the veterans among your Britts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britts lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Britts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Britts in 1946 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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