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Britcher Name Meaning

English (Norfolk and Kent): variant of Bracher (see Brach ). South German: variant of Britsch .

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


Similar surnames: Bratcher, Bracher, Brecher, Bricker, Ritchey, Bircher, Pitcher

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Where is the Britcher family from?

You can see how Britcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Britcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Britcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Britcher families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Britcher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Britcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Britcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Britcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Britcher. 30% of Britcher men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Britcher women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Britcher were Farm Laborer and Clerk Mailing. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • Binder Operator
    20%
  • Clerk Mailing
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Britcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Britcher 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Britcher. 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 586 military records available for the last name Britcher. For the veterans among your Britcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Britcher lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Britcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Britcher in 1946 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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