Norfolk: Witton (near Blofield)

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Witton is about 5 miles east of Norwich.
It is also called Witton by Blofield.
See also Witton (near North Walsham).

Census

1891: Surname List

Church Directories

The parish is in the deanery of Blofield, in the archdeaconry of Norwich.
The parish church is dedicated to St Margaret.
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Church Records

Witton by Blofield Marriages 1582-1812: See Phillimore's Marriage Registers, Volume 1.

Gazetteers and Directories

Witton is in Blofield hundred.

1845: White's History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Norfolk

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Parish outline and location.: See Parish Map for Blofield Registration District, 1836
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Poorhouses, Poor Law, etc

After 1834 Witton became part of the Blofield Union, and the workhouse was at Lingwood.

Population

These figures are from the population tables which were produced after the 10-yearly national censuses. The "Families" heading includes families and separate occupiers.

Year   Inhabited
Houses Families Population

1801   9 13   68

1811 10 15   78

1821 12 20 112

1831 13 27 144

1841 26 -- 162

1851 24 -- 153

Year   Inhabited
Houses Families Population

1861 27 -- 144

1871 27 27 125

1881 29 29 134

1891 26 26 133

1901 31 31 139

1911 -- 31 134

There may be more people living in detached parts of the parish (if there were any) and, if so, the number may or may not be included in the figures above. It is quite difficult to be sure from the population tables.

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