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Origins of the Vansittart surname

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We have a total number of 396 records for people with the last name Vansittart.

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Where do most Vansittarts live?

In 1921, most Vansittarts lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Vansittarts

How common is your surname?

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

We have 253 records for the Vansittart surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Vansittarts most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Vansittart first names?

  • Henry
  • Nicholas
  • Bertha
  • Ethel

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Common jobs for Vansittarts

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

Common Female occupations for Vansittarts in 1921
Living On Own Means

4

Annuitant

3

Fundholder

2

Independent

2

Member Of Parliment

2

Common Male occupations for Vansittarts in 1921
Fishmonger

5

Esqr

2

Esquire

2

Gent

2

Landed Proprietor

2

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