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Mitton Family History

Mitton Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): habitational name from any of the places in Lancashire, Yorkshire, and the West Midlands so named in Old English as ‘farmstead at a river confluence’.

It is derived from the elements (ge)m̄ȳthe meaning ‘river confluence’ and tūn meaning ‘farmstead, estate’.

These names reflect the geographical features of the regions in which they are found.

They indicate the historical significance of river confluences for settlement and agriculture.

Such place names offer insight into the linguistic and cultural heritage of England.

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


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You can see how Mitton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mitton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mitton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 98 Mitton families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mitton's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mitton families in 1911.
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What did your Mitton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mitton. 61% of Mitton men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mitton women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mitton were Income and Farmer.

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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
    61%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Income
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%
  • Comtremie
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mitton. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mitton. For the veterans among your Mitton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mitton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mitton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mitton in 1951 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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