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Callitt Family History

Callitt 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: Callier, Callicott, Pallett, Balliet, Pollitt, Callis, Hallett

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Where is the Callitt family from?

You can see how Callitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Callitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Callitt family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Callitt's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Callitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Callitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callitt 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 Callitt. 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 Callitt. For the veterans among your Callitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callitt 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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