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Fightlin Family History

Fightlin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gatlin, Wittlin, Ficklin, Biglin, Wightman, Siglin, Lightle, Lightman

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Where is the Fightlin family from?

You can see how Fightlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fightlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fightlin families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Fightlin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Fightlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fightlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Fightlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fightlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Fightlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Fightlin. For the veterans among your Fightlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fightlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fightlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Fightlin in 1965 was 83, and 52 in 2003.

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