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Mcnitt Family History

Mcnitt Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McNutt or McNaughton.

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


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Where is the Mcnitt family from?

You can see how Mcnitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mcnitt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcnitt families in 1911.
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What did your Mcnitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcnitt. 41% of Mcnitt men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Mcnitt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnitt were Operator and Office Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Medical Doctor
    5%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Office Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnitt 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Mcnitt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcnitt. For the veterans among your Mcnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnitt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcnitt in 1957 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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