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Origins of the Mitton surname

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Where do most Mittons live?

In 1921, most Mittons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Mittons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 9,380 records for the Mitton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Mittons most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Thompsons

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What are the most common Mitton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Mittons

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

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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