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Nutton Family History

Nutton Surname Meaning

see Knutton.

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


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Where is the Nutton family from?

You can see how Nutton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nutton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nutton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 124 Nutton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Nutton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nutton families in 1891.
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What did your Nutton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Nutton. 17% of Nutton men worked as a Carpenter Heavy Worker and 77% of Nutton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nutton were General Labourer and Household Duties Unpa.

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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

  • Carpenter Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Woollen Spinner
    17%
  • Incapacitated
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Woollen Weaver
    4%
  • Household Duties Unpa
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Nutton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nutton 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Nutton. 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 423 military records available for the last name Nutton. For the veterans among your Nutton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nutton lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Nutton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Nutton in 1960 was 60, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nutton 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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