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Stitson Family History

Stitson Surname Meaning

from Stidston in South Brent (Devon) which is recorded as Stidewardeston in 1410.

The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Stīþweard (genitive *Stīþweardes) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

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


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Where is the Stitson family from?

You can see how Stitson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stitson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Stitson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Stitson families living in Devon. This was about 38% of all the recorded Stitson's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stitson families in 1891.
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What did your Stitson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stitson. 34% of Stitson men worked as a Gardener and 96% of Stitson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stitson were Gardener (private House) and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Schoolmaster
    34%
  • Gardener (private House)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 173 immigration records available for the last name Stitson. 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 209 military records available for the last name Stitson. For the veterans among your Stitson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stitson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Stitson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Stitson in 1962 was 70, and 72 in 1998.

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