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Allitt Family History

Allitt Surname Meaning

see Aylett.

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


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Where is the Allitt family from?

You can see how Allitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Allitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Allitt families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Allitt's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Allitt families in 1891.
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What did your Allitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allitt. 18% of Allitt men worked as an Incapacitated and 78% of Allitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Allitt were Blacksmith and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    18%
  • Motor Transport Driv
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Blacksmith
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Allitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allitt 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Allitt. 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 167 military records available for the last name Allitt. For the veterans among your Allitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allitt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1971, in the United States, Allitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Allitt in 1967 was 80, and 77 in 1971.

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