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Witton Family History

Witton Surname Meaning

see Whitton. see Whiddon.

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


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Where is the Witton family from?

You can see how Witton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Witton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Witton families living in Lancashire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Witton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Witton families in 1891.
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What did your Witton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Witton. 23% of Witton men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 72% of Witton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witton were Retired and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    23%
  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Coal Hewer
    17%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Witton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witton 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Witton. 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 652 military records available for the last name Witton. For the veterans among your Witton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Witton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Witton in 1962 was 67, and 86 in 2000.

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