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Britzel Family History

Britzel 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: Ritzel, Beitzel, Britz, Briel, Brickel, Kritzer, Reitzel, Neitzel

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Where is the Britzel family from?

You can see how Britzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britzel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Britzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Britzel family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Britzel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Britzel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britzel 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 185 census records available for the last name Britzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britzel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Britzel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Britzel. For the veterans among your Britzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britzel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britzel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Britzel

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