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Britha Family History

Britha 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: Britz, Bright, Rita, Britt, Brigham, Bruha, Arita, Smitha, Brito

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Where is the Britha family from?

You can see how Britha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britha family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Britha families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Britha's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Britha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britha 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 59 census records available for the last name Britha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britha 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Britha. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Britha. For the veterans among your Britha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britha lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1986, in the United States, Britha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Britha in 1957 was 44, and 68 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Britha 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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