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Titus Family History

Titus Name Meaning

German English and Welsh: from the personal name (from Latin Titus probably Etruscan in origin). The name was popular in the Middle Ages since it had been borne by a disciple of Saint Paul who became bishop of Crete. German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name (see Tittel ).

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


Similar surnames: Tito, Tite, Pikus, Tyus, Mitts, Dittus, Matus, Witts, Kitts, Tibbs

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Where is the Titus family from?

You can see how Titus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Titus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Titus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 107 Titus families living in New Brunswick. This was about 44% of all the recorded Titus's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Titus families in 1911.
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What did your Titus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Mill Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Titus. 35% of Titus men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Titus women worked as a Mill Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Titus were Fisher and Maid. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Fisher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mill Hand
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 94,000 census records available for the last name Titus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Titus 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Titus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19,000 military records available for the last name Titus. For the veterans among your Titus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Titus lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Titus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Titus in 1940 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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