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Stitton Family History

Stitton 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: Stinton, Statton, Stirton, Sitton, Stanton, Stratton, Shotton, Ditton

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Where is the Stitton family from?

You can see how Stitton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stitton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stitton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Stitton families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Stitton's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Stitton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Stitton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stitton 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 Stitton. 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 26 military records available for the last name Stitton. For the veterans among your Stitton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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