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Shittington Family History

Shittington 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: Whittington, Shillington, Whitington, Huntington, Withington

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Where is the Shittington family from?

You can see how Shittington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shittington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shittington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shittington family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Shittington's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Shittington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shittington 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Shittington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shittington 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shittington. 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 Shittington. For the veterans among your Shittington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shittington lifespan?

Average Shittington life expectancy in 1963 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shittington 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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