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Fitchette Family History

Fitchette 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: Fitchett, Pichette, Frechette, Fischetti, Matchette, Pritchett

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Where is the Fitchette family from?

You can see how Fitchette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitchette family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fitchette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Fitchette families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fitchette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fitchette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitchette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fitchette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitchette. 60% of Fitchette men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fitchette women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitchette were Farmer and Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Fitchette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Fitchette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitchette 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Fitchette. 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 74 military records available for the last name Fitchette. For the veterans among your Fitchette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitchette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fitchette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fitchette in 1960 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitchette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitchette ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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