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Stitts Family History

Stitts Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Stütz see Stutz.

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


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Where is the Stitts family from?

You can see how Stitts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stitts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stitts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Stitts families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stitts's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Stitts families in 1911.
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What did your Stitts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stitts. 46% of Stitts men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Stitts women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stitts were Tenant Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Tenant Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Stitts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stitts 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Stitts. 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 283 military records available for the last name Stitts. For the veterans among your Stitts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stitts lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stitts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Stitts in 1964 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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