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Brittenham Family History

Brittenham Surname Meaning

English: variant of Brittingham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brittenham family from?

You can see how Brittenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brittenham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brittenham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Brittenham family living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Brittenham's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Brittenham families in 1911.
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What did your Brittenham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brittenham. 42% of Brittenham men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brittenham women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brittenham were Salesman and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Brittenham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brittenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brittenham 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Brittenham. 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 355 military records available for the last name Brittenham. For the veterans among your Brittenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brittenham lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Brittenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brittenham in 1958 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brittenham 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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