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Origins of the Hitt surname

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    In 1921, most Hitts lived in south-west

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    610 Hitt Travel & migration records
    2,300 Hitts found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Hitt

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    Common jobs for Hitts

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Hitts in 1921

    Dressmaker

    19

    Lace Maker

    16

    Living On Own Means

    15

    General Servant Domestic

    8

    Private Means

    7

    Common male occupations for Hitts in 1921

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    24

    Farm Hands

    22

    General Farmers

    19

    Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

    17

    Agricultural Labourer

    15

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