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Tittel Family History

Tittel Surname Meaning

South German: probably a nickname from Middle High German tütelen ‘to flatter’ or possibly from Middle High German tütel ‘nipple tit’.

North German: from a variant of Dietel, a pet form of a personal name formed with the ancient Germanic element theud ‘people tribe’ (see Dietrich).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tittel family from?

You can see how Tittel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tittel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tittel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Tittel families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tittel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tittel families in 1891.
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What did your Tittel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tittel. 50% of Tittel men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Tittel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tittel were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Grocer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tittel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tittel 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Tittel. 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 Tittel. For the veterans among your Tittel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tittel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tittel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tittel in 1954 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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