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Brt Family History

Brt 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: Ort, Burt, Bart, Art, Bru, Bort, Bert, Bro, Birt, Bry

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Where is the Brt family from?

You can see how Brt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Brt families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Brt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Brt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brt. 100% of Brt women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Brt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brt 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Brt. 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 65 military records available for the last name Brt. For the veterans among your Brt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Brt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brt in 1971 was 73, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brt 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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