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Britlen Family History

Britlen 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: Britten, Bratten, Broten, Bitler, Brislin, Tritle, Brimley, Bielen

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Where is the Britlen family from?

You can see how Britlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britlen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Britlen families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Britlen's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Britlen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britlen 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 53 census records available for the last name Britlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britlen 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Britlen. 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 Britlen. For the veterans among your Britlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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