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Nitton Family History

Nitton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ditton, Litton, Mitton, Fitton, Bitton, Sitton, Nitta, Hilton, Linton

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Where is the Nitton family from?

You can see how Nitton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nitton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Nitton families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Nitton family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Nitton's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Nitton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Nitton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nitton 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Nitton. 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 15 military records available for the last name Nitton. For the veterans among your Nitton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nitton 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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