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Sitt Family History

Sitt 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: Kitt, Situ, Litt, Witt, Pitt, Sitz, Ritt, Sita, Hitt, Fitt

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Where is the Sitt family from?

You can see how Sitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sitt families living in Surrey. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sitt's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitt 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 Sitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sitt. 43% of Sitt men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

What Sitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Sitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitt 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Sitt. 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 706 military records available for the last name Sitt. For the veterans among your Sitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sitt in 1959 was 60, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitt 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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