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Citty Family History

Citty 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: Chitty, Witty, Litty, Ditty, Nitta, Cott, Cotta, Catt, Kitt, Cetta

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Where is the Citty family from?

You can see how Citty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Citty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Citty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Citty families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Citty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Citty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Citty 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 Citty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Citty. 70% of Citty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Citty women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Citty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Citty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Citty 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Citty. 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 190 military records available for the last name Citty. For the veterans among your Citty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Citty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Citty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Citty in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Citty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Citty 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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