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Stitten Family History

Stitten 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: Stien, Tittel, Kitten, Stinton, Stigen, Slatten, Stetter, Stifter

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Where is the Stitten family from?

You can see how Stitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stitten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Stitten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Stitten family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Stitten's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Stitten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stitten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Stitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stitten 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Stitten. 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 2 military records available for the last name Stitten. For the veterans among your Stitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stitten lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Stitten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Stitten in 1979 was 53, and 67 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stitten 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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