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Britchley Family History

Britchley 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: Critchley, Richley, Blatchley, Ritchey, Brenchley, Brickley, Britcher

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Where is the Britchley family from?

You can see how Britchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britchley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Britchley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Britchley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Britchley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britchley 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 24 census records available for the last name Britchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britchley 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Britchley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Britchley. For the veterans among your Britchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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