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Britegam Family History

Britegam 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: Brinegar, Bream, Ortega, Bridgham, Brigham, Binegar, Brideau, Bregar

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Where is the Britegam family from?

You can see how Britegam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britegam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Britegam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Britegam families living in Ohio. This was about 59% of all the recorded Britegam's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Britegam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Britegam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britegam 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Britegam. 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 19 military records available for the last name Britegam. For the veterans among your Britegam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britegam lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Britegam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Britegam in 1973 was 97, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britegam 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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