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Britanham Family History

Britanham 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: Branham, Brittenham, Braham, Bridgham, Bradham, Brigham, Brittingham

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Where is the Britanham family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Britanham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britanham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Britanham. 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 1 military records available for the last name Britanham. For the veterans among your Britanham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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