Origins of the Mitton surname

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    In 1921, most Mittons lived in london

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    1,500 Mitton Travel & migration records
    9,300 Mittons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Mitton

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    Common jobs for Mittons

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    Common female occupations for Mittons in 1921

    Cotton Weaver

    75

    Dressmaker

    46

    Housekeeper

    25

    House Servant

    21

    Weaver

    19

    Common male occupations for Mittons in 1921

    Farmer

    43

    Cotton Weaver

    38

    Agricultural Labourer

    22

    Tailor

    22

    Butcher

    21

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