Origins of the Barritt surname
About the Barritts
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Interesting facts about Barritt
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Barritt surname. The oldest one dates back to 1695.
Who were Barritts most likely to marry?
Barrett Or Barret Or Barrit Or Barritt Or Barits
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Our tell us which families married Barritts.
What are the most common Barritt first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Barritts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Barritts in 1921
Cotton Weaver
115
Weaver Cotton
48
Weaver
28
Dressmaker
27
Housekeeper
23
Common male occupations for Barritts in 1921
Cotton Weaver
54
Shoemaker
51
Farmer
41
Weaver Cotton
35
Butcher
29
