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Shitt Family History

Shitt 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: Shutt, Hitt, Shott, Whitt, Stitt, Shilt, Suitt, Shi, Smith, Hutt

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Where is the Shitt family from?

You can see how Shitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Shitt families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shitt 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 45 census records available for the last name Shitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shitt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shitt. For the veterans among your Shitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shitt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shitt 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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