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Citt Family History

Citt 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: Cott, Catt, Kitt, Litt, Witt, Pitt, Ritt, Hitt, Fitt, Gitt

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Where is the Citt family from?

You can see how Citt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Citt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Citt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Citt family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Citt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Citt families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Citt 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 157 census records available for the last name Citt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Citt 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Citt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Citt. For the veterans among your Citt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Citt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Citt 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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