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Tuitt Family History

Tuitt Surname Meaning

Irish (of Norman origin): variant of Tuite.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tuitt family from?

You can see how Tuitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tuitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tuitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tuitt families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tuitt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tuitt families in 1891.
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What did your Tuitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tuitt. 55% of Tuitt men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Tuitt women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tuitt were Printer and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Printer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Tuitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tuitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tuitt 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Tuitt. 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 101 military records available for the last name Tuitt. For the veterans among your Tuitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tuitt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tuitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tuitt in 1964 was 71, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tuitt 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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