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Britenfield Family History

Britenfield 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: Battenfield, Bottenfield, Greenfield, Butterfield, Whitefield

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Where is the Britenfield family from?

You can see how Britenfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britenfield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Britenfield families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Britenfield families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Britenfield's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Britenfield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britenfield 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 115 census records available for the last name Britenfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britenfield 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Britenfield. 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 5 military records available for the last name Britenfield. For the veterans among your Britenfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britenfield lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Britenfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Britenfield in 1968 was 87, and 81 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britenfield 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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