Did bearers of your surname travel on the Titanic? When researching your family history, or the background of your surname, it is always fascinating to discover connections to famous events. The Titanic and its passenger list are a source on continuing intrigue and here’s why.
The sinking of the Titanic is forever etched in the annuls of history. It is of course one of the most famous maritime disasters of all time. Here we discover a little more about The Titanic and its passenger list. There was such a tragic and huge loss of life, and the disaster is as intriguing now as ever. The passenger list of the Titanic recorded 1517 passengers in total, and each one of those passengers had their own unique story to tell. Was your surname one of those that featured on board this doomed vessel?
Who Built It?
The Titanic was built by the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The construction began in 1909, and it took around three years to complete. The ship was one of the largest and most luxurious of its time, designed to transport passengers across the Atlantic Ocean. The Titanic was built for the White Star Line, a British shipping company that operated ocean liners between Europe and America. The White Star Line not only commissioned the construction of the Titanic but also its sister ships, the Olympic and Britannic. This was part of their efforts to compete with other major shipping companies like Cunard Line and Hamburg America Line. The Titanic had been hailed as ‘unsinkable’ and yet only 705 people survived. In total there were 472 lifeboat seats not used, further adding to the human tragedy.
Can I find out about my own surname on the Titanic?
When reading our coats of arms and surname history prints, we regularly find information about people with a particular surname who were on board the Titanic. For example, we learn of a Mr Humphrey Lloyd, age 32, an English Saloon Steward. He died in the sinking and was recovered by CS Mackay-Bennett. If your own surname is recorded in the passenger list of the Titanic, then we make mention of it on our surname history print. Plus, the lifeboat number is often mentioned.
You may be able to find bearers of your name that were rescued in a particular lifeboat. We often learn the occupation of the passenger, and also the class they were travelling in. Who knows? It could be the start of a journey of family discovery! It is always sad to think about how discrepancies between the classes had such a bearing on whether passengers survived or perished.
The Titanic lifeboats
Passenger demographics
The Titanic’s passengers were from many different countries and social classes. These ranged from wealthy businessmen and first-class travelers to poor immigrants seeking a better life in America. The majority of the passengers were from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States.
Surname distribution
Analysis of the Titanic’s passenger list reveals some interesting patterns in surname distribution. For example, many of the passengers with English surnames were from the upper classes. While those with Irish surnames were more likely to be in third class. There were also many passengers with Scandinavian surnames, as well as some with Jewish and Italian surnames. Did a bearer of your surname or one of your ancestors travel on the Titanic? Tell us all about him or her – we’d love to know your story!
Famous surnames
The Titanic had several passengers with famous surnames, including John Jacob Astor IV, a wealthy businessman and real estate developer. Also Benjamin Guggenheim, a member of the prominent Guggenheim family. And Isidor and Ida Straus, the owners of Macy’s department store. These passengers were all in first class and tragically lost their lives in the sinking.
An example: The Kelly Surname
A particular surname of note is that of ‘Kelly’. On the passenger list, we find a Mr William Kelly, aged 23, who was an Irish Assistant Electrician from Dublin. He did not survive the disaster. We also find two James Kellys, aged just 19 and 44 respectively. They were both third class passengers who lost their lives in the sinking. Also another James Kelly, aged 44, and English ‘Greaser’ from Southampton, who worked on board, but sadly lost his life.
When you discover the interesting details and the background behind the surname, it brings the enormity of the tragedy into sharp focus. Each of these passengers had a story to tell, and hopes for the future as they steamed their way to America.
Survivors and victims
Many of the Titanic’s survivors and victims have become well-known through books, films, and other media. Some of the most famous survivors include Molly Brown (also known as the ‘Unsinkable Molly Brown’), a wealthy philanthropist who helped rescue other passengers. There was also Charles Lightoller, the ship’s second officer who helped load the lifeboats and later wrote a memoir about his experiences. Among the victims were a number of well-known figures, such as the American journalist and socialite Dorothy Gibson and the British writer and social reformer William Thomas Stead.
The Titanic in Southampton
Five quick facts about the Titanic
It sank on April 15, 1912, after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City.
The Titanic was considered one of the largest and most luxurious ships of its time, with amenities such as a swimming pool, gymnasium, and Turkish bath.
There were a total of 2,224 passengers and crew on board, but only 710 survived the disaster.
The sinking of the Titanic led to significant improvements in maritime safety regulations and the establishment of the International Ice Patrol to monitor icebergs in the North Atlantic.
The story of the Titanic has been immortalised in popular culture through numerous books, movies, and songs. These include James Cameron’s 1997 film “Titanic,” which won 11 Academy Awards.
Legacy
The sinking of the Titanic had a profound impact on the world, and the story has continued to captivate people’s imaginations for over a century. Many books, movies, and TV shows have been made about the disaster, and there are countless websites and forums devoted to discussing its various aspects. The Titanic’s passengers and their surnames have become part of this legacy, and continue to be remembered and studied by historians, genealogists, and Titanic enthusiasts around the world. Despite its tragic end, the Titanic remains an iconic and fascinating part of maritime history.
Useful links
Click here for a useful site with a list of names and images where available. Biographies of the passengers are also available on this comprehensive site. Titanic Universe, is also a site with helpful information, and if you are in Belfast, home of the Titanic, why not visit the Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic attraction.
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Is there a Norwegian passenger with the surname Hauge listed with the Titanic manifest? My understanding is that he may have been booked for this trip but instead cancelled at the last minute and took the Mauretanea.
If you click on the link to the full passenger list and type Sutton, this is the answer I have at this end. https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-victim/frederick-sutton.html This name is not mentioned on our surname history scroll 9we can add it if this is indeed your ancestor) Interestingly, Frank Sutton and Nugent Moore Sutton are listed as working on the Lusitania on our surname history scroll. Good luck with your research!
My maiden name was Lyddiatt.Found the name on the titanic Charlie’s Lydiatt he was crew I think .We have always spelt second name with2 ds in it Lyddiatt.People were always spelling wrong of my maiden name Lyddiatt .
Hi Dianne. This could well be the case but unfortunately Ratti is such an unusual surname and our researchers haven’t looked into it yet. Best wishes, Wendy.
Deanna D’alessio on 15th May 2024 at 12:20 pm
Anni or Annie cappitane or cappitano we have been searching our great great grandparents, the cemetery have said there is no record of her in the grave we found, just a marker to remember her on the headstone. They suggested she could of been in the Titanic as it was around that era
Hello I am so sorry but we do not undertake specific family research, but rather the surname itself and its movements, variations, earliest coat of arms, famous name bearers etc. I have had a look and we do have the name ‘Capitano’ although I don’t see it in reference to the Titanic. Our blogs on family history have some useful links so it migh be worth having a look through to see if anything there helps. Good luck with your endeavours!
Hello, we do indeed have this name on our system. If you would like to see the description, please type the name/s of your choice into our free ‘Family Name Search’ which is at the top of each page of our website. You can order online and we will send the full information to you on an A3 scroll, showing the earliest coat of arms for the name at the top. THope that helps!
Hall of Names Team Member on 6th October 2021 at 12:00 pm
Hi Melodie, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. I did this but could not find anything immediately about the name Michler. It might be worth a closer look! Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Kind regards.
Hall of Names Team Member on 9th November 2021 at 9:09 am
Hi Jodi, there was a Jason Michael Morel (spelled slightly differently) aged 82, and American third class passenger who sadly died in the sinking. I could not see any with the name Oday mentioned on our surname history scroll, but it would still be worth checking the links on our blog to make sure. Good luck with your research and let us know if you discover anything interesting!
Hello, we do indeed have this name on our system. If you would like to see the description, please type the name/s of your choice into our free ‘Family Name Search’ which is at the top of each page of our website. You can order online and we will send the full information to you on an A3 scroll, showing the earliest coat of arms for the name at the top. The scrolls are available framed or unframed and make excellent gifts. Hope that helps!
Hi Lisa, The Titanic is certainly a fascinating topic. I have taken a look and cannot see the names Poulton or Snidall on board, however the surname history scrolls contain a wealth of other information about the names. Thank you for your interest.
Hello and thank you for your enquiry. If you scroll to the end of the blog, you will see links to other sites where you can find the passenger lists. It is such a fascinating topic. Many of our surname history scrolls mention the Titanic, and what the person was doing on board. Hope the links help and if you would like to order a scroll, they are available framed or unframed. Many thanks for your interest.
On each page of our website, there is a search box at the top where you can search for any name to see if it is on our database. You will see a brief snippet of the information you’ll see on one of our scrolls, plus the earliest coat of arms associated with the name. Hope that helps!
Hello and thank you for your enquiry. If you scroll to the end of the blog, you will see links to other sites where you can find the full passenger lists. It is such a fascinating topic. Many of our surname history scrolls mention the Titanic, and what the person was doing on board. Hope the links help and if you would like to order a scroll, they are available framed or unframed. Many thanks for your interest.
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:32 pm
Hello Kristine, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:33 pm
Hello Paige, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:33 pm
Hello Charlotte, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:34 pm
Hello TJ, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
I think I might be related to RMS junior engineer Johnathan Shepherd who was the first to die after breaking his leg…Is there anyone that can help me find information ..thanks Joseph Shepherd
Hall of Names Team Member on 13th July 2022 at 1:26 pm
Hello Joseph and thank you for your question. If you follow the link on our blog ( https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/explorer/) there are passenger lists you can look at, although now there seems to be a subscription fee for the full service. Our surname scroll does mention Jonathan as being one of those that perished, although I’m afraid I don’t have anything more specifically about him. Let us know how you get on with your research – we’d love to hear!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:13 pm
Hello Dennis, Please have a look at the ‘useful link’s at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
My Grandmother Margaret Ann Jolly had a ticket on the Titanic and she was running behind and when she got to the wharf, the ship had sailed. My husband’s Grandfather also had a ticket for the Titanic and he canceled as his father was very ill. That is what is called Fate. None of my family would be here today if not for Fate.!
Hall of Names Team Member on 6th June 2022 at 1:18 pm
That’s an absolutely brilliant story Susan – what an incredible co-incidence. Fate indeed!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:14 pm
Hello Deborah, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:35 pm
Hello Mercedes, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:14 pm
Hello Shannon, Please have a look at the ‘useful link’s at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:31 pm
Hello Frankie, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:15 pm
Hello Abbie, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:36 pm
Hello Laura, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hi I remember some family members mentioning over the years we had family on board the titanic went by the surname white we now have Miller as our family surname now as I think my family white married a Miller many years after the titanic thanks
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:37 pm
Hello Sara, That’s amazing! Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Some even have images. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:38 pm
Hello Marissa, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:39 pm
Hello Meaghan, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:39 pm
Hello Amber, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:36 pm
Hello Shannon, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:36 pm
Hello Jay, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hi Wendy i love the titanic and i was wondering if any of my ancestors or family was on the titanic. caloiaro,giannini,terranova,mesquita,zavala thank you
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:13 pm
Hello Corrina, Please have a look at the ‘useful link’s at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:14 pm
Hello Lauren, Please have a look at the ‘useful link’s at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Monika on 21st October 2020 at 8:16 pm
Hello! Please check our family’s last name which is Peeba
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:38 pm
Hello Tamara, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hi, I have a photo of my grandmothers cousin who died on titanic only have firs name on back of photo Mary Ann? Her mother was fanny Sweeney from Ireland,could you be of any help to me as it is a mystery.
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:33 pm
Hello Patrick, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Apologies for the delayed response, missed your comment originally. There were no Mclaren’s or O’Malley’s. Mrs Emily Alice Goldsmith (nee Brown) aged 31, English Third Class from Strood, Kent survived the sinking in collapsible C. Mr John Goldsmith, aged 33 English Third Class from Strood, Kent, died in the sinking and Master Frank John William Goldsmith Aged 9, from Strood, Kent survived the sinking in collapsible C. It doesn’t state whether this is the same family but it makes sense.
Hall of Names Team Member on 4th October 2021 at 1:38 pm
Hello Karen, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hi Joanne. No Glessner, Bean or Beane. There was a Frederick Charles Barnes who was an English baker from Southampton who worked aboard the Titanic and died in the sinking. There was also a John Barnes who was an English fireman from Woolston in Hampshire who worked aboard and died in the sinking. This is on our Coat of Arms and Surname History Print.
Hi I have always been interested in the history of the titanic. I am wondering if my Ancestors were aboard. Last name Shaffer, jolly, Whitson. Thank you very much.
Is it true that James Walpole was one of the Crew on the titanic I have always been intrigued about the history. My last name is Walpole so just wanted to know if it was true.
Hi Toni. No Lockyer’s or Wren’s but there was a Cunningham. Alfred Fleming Cunningham aged 21, Irish second class passenger from Belfast who died in the sinking.
Hi. Please could you check our family’s last names. We have a big family but there Cadwell, Little and Kidd. Thank you so much, I tried to search on Ancestry but I doubt it’s accuracy.
Wendy, could you tell me if any of the following last names were on the Titanic. McGee (any variation of spelling), Wiltsie, Thompson, and Leasure (Lazure). Wiltsie may have been Wiltse, Wiltz, or De Wilz. Thank you.
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Is there a Norwegian passenger with the surname Hauge listed with the Titanic manifest? My understanding is that he may have been booked for this trip but instead cancelled at the last minute and took the Mauretanea.
Hi Eric, no record of Hauge on the Titanic. Best wishes, Wendu.
Hi I was always told that my mother had a relation on the Titanic surname Sutton
Can you help please
If you click on the link to the full passenger list and type Sutton, this is the answer I have at this end. https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-victim/frederick-sutton.html
This name is not mentioned on our surname history scroll 9we can add it if this is indeed your ancestor) Interestingly, Frank Sutton and Nugent Moore Sutton are listed as working on the Lusitania on our surname history scroll. Good luck with your research!
My maiden name was Lyddiatt.Found the name on the titanic Charlie’s Lydiatt he was crew I think .We have always spelt second name with2 ds in it Lyddiatt.People were always spelling wrong of my maiden name Lyddiatt .
hello, I’m wondering if MacPherson was on the passenger list, we come from Glasgow and i assume it was a relatively easy journey to one of the ports.
Hi Thomas. Very sorry but no record on the Titanic. Very interesting history of the Clan though!
Sir name morehead
Hi Linda – no one of the name Morehead on the Titanic. Best wishes, Wendy.
We’ve been told my husband’s grandfather might of been on the Titanic his surname was Ratti
Hi Dianne. This could well be the case but unfortunately Ratti is such an unusual surname and our researchers haven’t looked into it yet. Best wishes, Wendy.
Anni or Annie cappitane or cappitano we have been searching our great great grandparents, the cemetery have said there is no record of her in the grave we found, just a marker to remember her on the headstone. They suggested she could of been in the Titanic as it was around that era
Hello I am so sorry but we do not undertake specific family research, but rather the surname itself and its movements, variations, earliest coat of arms, famous name bearers etc. I have had a look and we do have the name ‘Capitano’ although I don’t see it in reference to the Titanic. Our blogs on family history have some useful links so it migh be worth having a look through to see if anything there helps. Good luck with your endeavours!
was anyone named Clarke on the Titanic
Hi there. There was a Mrs Ada Maria, aged 28 who survived the sinking on Lifeboat 14.
Was anyone named Attewell on the Titanic. My grandmothers cousin but not sure if this was her surname,. I believe she had two children with her
Very sorry but I can’t find record of Attewell on the Titanic. Best wishes, Wendy.
Any one on the titanic with the last name Gafencu?
Sorry, we don’t have record of that name at all. Best wishes, Wendy.
We’re any surname by the last name of Pettet on board the Titanic?
No record of Pettet on the Titanic Lisa. Best wishes, Wendy.
hi is their a surname of Dawson on the list?
Hello, Absolutely! If you follow the links within the blog, it should take you to various resources. Good luck with your research.
Hello , is there any info on the surname “Tolley” , thank you.
Hello, we do indeed have this name on our system. If you would like to see the description, please type the name/s of your choice into our free ‘Family Name Search’ which is at the top of each page of our website. You can order online and we will send the full information to you on an A3 scroll, showing the earliest coat of arms for the name at the top. THope that helps!
Hello where there any people with the last name michler.
Hi Melodie, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. I did this but could not find anything immediately about the name Michler. It might be worth a closer look! Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Kind regards.
We’re there any oday’s? Or Murrell on the ship?
Hi Jodi, there was a Jason Michael Morel (spelled slightly differently) aged 82, and American third class passenger who sadly died in the sinking. I could not see any with the name Oday mentioned on our surname history scroll, but it would still be worth checking the links on our blog to make sure. Good luck with your research and let us know if you discover anything interesting!
Hello, we do indeed have this name on our system. If you would like to see the description, please type the name/s of your choice into our free ‘Family Name Search’ which is at the top of each page of our website. You can order online and we will send the full information to you on an A3 scroll, showing the earliest coat of arms for the name at the top. The scrolls are available framed or unframed and make excellent gifts. Hope that helps!
Is there any with the name poulton or snidall always been fascinated with the titanic .
Hi Lisa, The Titanic is certainly a fascinating topic. I have taken a look and cannot see the names Poulton or Snidall on board, however the surname history scrolls contain a wealth of other information about the names. Thank you for your interest.
Was there any people with the surname randles or coyle ?
Hello and thank you for your enquiry. If you scroll to the end of the blog, you will see links to other sites where you can find the passenger lists. It is such a fascinating topic. Many of our surname history scrolls mention the Titanic, and what the person was doing on board. Hope the links help and if you would like to order a scroll, they are available framed or unframed. Many thanks for your interest.
Yeomans or Rose
On each page of our website, there is a search box at the top where you can search for any name to see if it is on our database. You will see a brief snippet of the information you’ll see on one of our scrolls, plus the earliest coat of arms associated with the name. Hope that helps!
Was there a Mooney on the ship
Hello and thank you for your enquiry. If you scroll to the end of the blog, you will see links to other sites where you can find the full passenger lists. It is such a fascinating topic. Many of our surname history scrolls mention the Titanic, and what the person was doing on board. Hope the links help and if you would like to order a scroll, they are available framed or unframed. Many thanks for your interest.
Was there a Mooney on the titanic
Hello Kristine, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Hi. Were there any people on the Titanic with the surname Parquette.
Hello Paige, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
Was “Richardson” on the titanic?
Hi there
We couldn’t find any records of any Richardson’s aboard.
However the Surname history is very interesting, you can order following this link: https://www.hallofnames.org.uk/product/coat-of-arms-and-surname-history-print/?v=79cba1185463
Thanks
Pete
Background of surname please
Please do a name search on our website. Many thanks.
Was there a Baxter, Mawson, Moore, Stevenson or Awkins on there?
Hello Charlotte, Please have a look at the ‘useful links’ at the base of our blog. The first of these will take you to a site which has lots of fascinating details about specific names. Alternatively, to find out if we have the surname history of any names you are interested in, please use our free name search facility on this site. Good luck with your search!
hi i am looking for anyone with the surnames Harris and Bennett
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I think I might be related to RMS junior engineer Johnathan Shepherd who was the first to die after breaking his leg…Is there anyone that can help me find information ..thanks Joseph Shepherd
Hello Joseph and thank you for your question. If you follow the link on our blog ( https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/explorer/) there are passenger lists you can look at, although now there seems to be a subscription fee for the full service. Our surname scroll does mention Jonathan as being one of those that perished, although I’m afraid I don’t have anything more specifically about him. Let us know how you get on with your research – we’d love to hear!
Was there a Shepard on the ship?
Hi Bailei
We couldn’t find any record of any Shepard’s on the ship.
Was there any Letts on bosrd
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My Grandmother Margaret Ann Jolly had a ticket on the Titanic and she was running behind and when she got to the wharf, the ship had sailed. My husband’s Grandfather also had a ticket for the Titanic and he canceled as his father was very ill. That is what is called Fate. None of my family would be here today if not for Fate.!
That’s an absolutely brilliant story Susan – what an incredible co-incidence. Fate indeed!
Was there any o’kellys on the ship
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Was there anyone with the surnames Petry, Vanderpool, Holbrook, Rector or Hancock on the Titanic?
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Is there anyone on titanic who surname was Hamnett or Lomax?
Hi Katie
We can’t find any record of a Lomax being on the Titanic, however it is a great history for that Surname. You can order the scroll here: https://www.hallofnames.org.uk/product/coat-of-arms-and-surname-history-print/?v=79cba1185463
Unfortunately we don’t have the surname Hamnett on our database.
Pete
We’re there any magill Montgomery hoskins or porters on the ship or Campbell
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Is there any people with the last name mothner
Hi Reagan
I’m sorry, we don’t have the Surname Mothner on our database.
Pete
Is there any isbel last names on the titanic
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wendy could i tell you if there is anyone’s last name called scrivner or mcfadden
Hi Josh
We can’t find any records of anyone with either of these names being aboard the Titanic.
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Is there any record of the surname Platt or Mellor?
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Any passengers with Urdiales,Urdialez.
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Hi I remember some family members mentioning over the years we had family on board the titanic went by the surname white we now have Miller as our family surname now as I think my family white married a Miller many years after the titanic thanks
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Hi are there any people that were on the titanic with the last name of Jerby or Arment
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We’re there any Powell’s or hershbergers on board?
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Hello was there any Furrer
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Was any of my ancestors was on board of the titanic last name is beyers
Hi Jeremy, no Beyers on the Titanic.
Were there any passengers or staff on the ship with the last name Robins or Broomfield?
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Can you check for subramani or merritt?
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Hi anyone on there with the name Donoghue
Hi Jeremy
Yes, a Mr Frank Donoghue (d1912) Aged 35, English Bedroom Steward from Southampton. Worked aboard the Titanic & unfortunately did not survive the sinking.
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Can you advise if any travelers had the surname ‘CHURTON’? Thank you.
Not on the Titanic Michael, but there were lots who went to New Zealand on the “Bolton”.
Hi there, was there any passengers with the last name Walker or Clark ?
Hi Chloe, we couldn’t find any records for Walker, however there was a William Clark, aged 39, Fireman/Stoker, who fortunately survived the sinking, escaping on Lifeboat 15.
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Pete
Hi Wendy i love the titanic and i was wondering if any of my ancestors or family was on the titanic. caloiaro,giannini,terranova,mesquita,zavala thank you
Hi Todd
There are no references to any of these names I’m afraid…
Hi I was wondering was there anybody with the last name Lucas or Salazar ??? I would really appreciate it 😊
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Hiii! I was just wondering if you would happen to find my last name “Brooks” in the list!?
Not on the Titanic but they are listed on other ships Tyonna.
Were there any by the name of MacBeth or Maclaren on the Titanic?
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Hello! Please check our family’s last name which is Peeba
Hi Monika
We don’t have the name Peeba I’m afraid.
Hi can you please check if the surname Finn was on the Titanic
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Hi, I have a photo of my grandmothers cousin who died on titanic only have firs name on back of photo Mary Ann? Her mother was fanny Sweeney from Ireland,could you be of any help to me as it is a mystery.
Hi Patricia – have looked at this and can’t find a reference I’m afraid.
Was there any one with the last names Jarrell or Sizemore?
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Hello, I’m curious if there were any Spencer, Sandelin, or Santimaw surnames.
Hi Lindsay- we don’t have Sandelin or Santimaw on our database and there are no titanic passengers listed for Spencer.
Hi can I ask was there any
Mclaren
Omalley
Goldsmith
Hi Sarah
Apologies for the delayed response, missed your comment originally. There were no Mclaren’s or O’Malley’s. Mrs Emily Alice Goldsmith (nee Brown) aged 31, English Third Class from Strood, Kent survived the sinking in collapsible C. Mr John Goldsmith, aged 33 English Third Class from Strood, Kent, died in the sinking and Master Frank John William Goldsmith Aged 9, from Strood, Kent survived the sinking in collapsible C. It doesn’t state whether this is the same family but it makes sense.
Anyone namedDavies or Davis, McCormick, or Ernst on the ship
Hi Sarah
We couldn’t find any records of any people with these surnames being aboard the Titanic. We have records of two passengers with the surname Ernst on the Hindenburg LZ-129.
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Hi. Were there any passengers or crew named FREETH aboard Titanic. Thanks
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Was there any Glessner, Bean, Beane, Barnes on the Titanic
Hi Joanne. No Glessner, Bean or Beane. There was a Frederick Charles Barnes who was an English baker from Southampton who worked aboard the Titanic and died in the sinking. There was also a John Barnes who was an English fireman from Woolston in Hampshire who worked aboard and died in the sinking. This is on our Coat of Arms and Surname History Print.
Hi I have always been interested in the history of the titanic. I am wondering if my Ancestors were aboard. Last name Shaffer, jolly, Whitson. Thank you very much.
Hi Brooke – there are no records of these surnames on the Titanic. Best wishes, Wendy.
Hello, could you please check if any last names of Hollowell, or Nellis or Smithwick who may have been on the Titanic?
Thank you
Hi Peggy, there were no bearers of these surnames on the Titanic. Best wishes, Wendy.
Is it true that James Walpole was one of the Crew on the titanic I have always been intrigued about the history. My last name is Walpole so just wanted to know if it was true.
Hi Lynsay – I can’t find a James Walpole on the Titanic but there was a James Walpole who landed in America in 1841.
Hi is there any people on the titanic had the surname Walcott if not is there anyone on the titanic who had the surname Roach
i was always intrigued with the titanic and i always wanted to know if any my ancestors / family members ever aboarded on that ship many thanks
Hello, no there were no passengers of those names on the Titanic.
Hi, please can you check if either Lockyer, Cunningham or Wren are on the passenger list? Thank you
Hi Toni. No Lockyer’s or Wren’s but there was a Cunningham. Alfred Fleming Cunningham aged 21, Irish second class passenger from Belfast who died in the sinking.
Was there any people on the titanic with the surname kellaway
Hi Linda, not on the Titanic, but there were a lot of Kellaway’s on the Greyhound.
Hi! Can you check if Frith or Safie were on the list? Thank you!
‘st mention Frith on the Titanic, but there are lots of other notable bearers of the name. Unfortunately, Safie isn’t on our list of researched names.
Checking for Estes surname listed on the Titanic.
Hi Joel. There isn’t any listed for Estes. Best wishes, Wendy.
Hi. Please could you check our family’s last names. We have a big family but there Cadwell, Little and Kidd. Thank you so much, I tried to search on Ancestry but I doubt it’s accuracy.
We have all of these names Grace. You can do free name searches on our site and our prints come with a authenticity guarantee.
Wendy, could you tell me if any of the following last names were on the Titanic. McGee (any variation of spelling), Wiltsie, Thompson, and Leasure (Lazure). Wiltsie may have been Wiltse, Wiltz, or De Wilz. Thank you.
None of these I’m afraid Susan.