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Spitt Family History

Spitt 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: Spitz, Pitt, Splitt, Spott, Stitt, Suitt, Smith, Pott, Spire, Spier

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Where is the Spitt family from?

You can see how Spitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Spitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Spitt families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Spitt's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Spitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spitt 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 Spitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Spitt. 100% of Spitt 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
    100%

What Spitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Spitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitt 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Spitt. 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 53 military records available for the last name Spitt. For the veterans among your Spitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Spitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Spitt in 1965 was 43, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Spitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spitt 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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