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Britan Family History

Britan Surname 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: Brian, Britain, Brittan, Bryan, Krizan, Britz, Brinton, Broten, Brin

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Where is the Britan family from?

You can see how Britan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Britan families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Britan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Britan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britan 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 Britan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Britan. 43% of Britan 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Foreman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Britan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 799 census records available for the last name Britan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britan 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Britan. 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 495 military records available for the last name Britan. For the veterans among your Britan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Britan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Britan in 1965 was 78, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Britan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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