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Brithain Family History

Brithain 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: Brittain, Britain, Brittin, Brittan, Brattain, Brighton, Brislin

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Where is the Brithain family from?

You can see how Brithain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brithain family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Brithain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Brithain family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Brithain's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Brithain families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Brithain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brithain 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brithain. 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 Brithain. For the veterans among your Brithain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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