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Itson Family History

Itson Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Itzen. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish female personal name Ite, a pet form of the Biblical name Judith + the German Sohn ‘son’.

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


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Where is the Itson family from?

You can see how Itson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Itson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Itson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Itson families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Itson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Itson families in 1891.
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What did your Itson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Itson. 64% of Itson men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Itson women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Itson were Farmer and Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Itson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Itson 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Itson. 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 319 military records available for the last name Itson. For the veterans among your Itson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Itson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Itson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Itson in 1959 was 49, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Itson 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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