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Britney Family History

Britney 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: Briney, Bitney, Whitney, Binney, Brissey, Brines, Birney, Pitney

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Where is the Britney family from?

You can see how Britney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Britney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Britney families living in New Brunswick. This was about 82% of all the recorded Britney's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Britney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britney 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 Britney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Britney. 50% of Britney 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
    50%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Britney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 857 census records available for the last name Britney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britney 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Britney. 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 121 military records available for the last name Britney. For the veterans among your Britney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Britney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Britney in 1966 was 64, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Britney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britney 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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