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Sitters Family History

Sitters 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: Sitter, Witters, Setters, Bitters, Setter, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter

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Where is the Sitters family from?

You can see how Sitters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sitters family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sitters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Sitters families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Sitters's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sitters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sitters 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 Sitters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sitters. 82% of Sitters women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Manicurist
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sitters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sitters 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sitters. 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 123 military records available for the last name Sitters. For the veterans among your Sitters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sitters lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sitters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sitters in 1968 was 71, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sitters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sitters 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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