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Spitters Family History

Spitters 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: Pitter, Spittler, Spiteri, Shutters, Spitzer, Spiers, Pieters

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Where is the Spitters family from?

You can see how Spitters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spitters family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Spitters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Spitters family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Spitters's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Spitters families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spitters 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 Spitters ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Lorry Driver H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Spitters. 100% of Spitters men worked as a Lorry Driver H W and 100% of Spitters 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Lorry Driver H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Spitters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Spitters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spitters 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Spitters. 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 25 military records available for the last name Spitters. For the veterans among your Spitters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spitters lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Spitters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Spitters in 1969 was 91, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spitters 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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