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Stits Family History

Stits 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: Suits, Stitt, Stith, Stilts, Stites, Stitts, Smits, Stitz, Smith

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Where is the Stits family from?

You can see how Stits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stits family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Stits families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Stits's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Stits families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stits 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 Stits ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Confectioners Cake Maker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Stits. 100% of Stits women worked as a Confectioners Cake Maker.

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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

  • Confectioners Cake Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Stits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stits 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Stits. 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 42 military records available for the last name Stits. For the veterans among your Stits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stits lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Stits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stits in 1965 was 78, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stits 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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