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Titmuss Family History

Titmuss Surname Meaning

see Titchmarsh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Titmuss family from?

You can see how Titmuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Titmuss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Titmuss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Titmuss families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Titmuss's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Titmuss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Titmuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Titmuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Titmuss. 17% of Titmuss men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Titmuss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Titmuss were Motor Driver and Home 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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Motor Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Home Duties
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 203 immigration records available for the last name Titmuss. 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 265 military records available for the last name Titmuss. For the veterans among your Titmuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Titmuss lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Titmuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Titmuss in 1969 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

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