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Sitwell Family History

Sitwell Surname Meaning

from a Middle English phrase meaning ‘sit well’. Some post-medieval bearers may alternatively belong at (2). see Sidwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sitwell family from?

You can see how Sitwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sitwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Sitwell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Sitwell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Sitwell families in 1891.
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What did your Sitwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sitwell. 56% of Sitwell 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
    56%
  • Private Means
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sitwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitwell 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Sitwell. 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 555 military records available for the last name Sitwell. For the veterans among your Sitwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Sitwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sitwell in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitwell 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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