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City Family History

City 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: Coty, Cott, Vito, Ito, Catt, Fitz, Cote, Kitt, Chitty, Bitz

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Where is the City family from?

You can see how City families moved over time by selecting different census years. The City family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most City families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 City families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded City's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of City families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the City 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 City ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named City. 100% of City women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name City. Like a window into their day-to-day life, City 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 159 immigration records available for the last name City. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name City. For the veterans among your City ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average City lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, City life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for City in 1959 was 22, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your City 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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