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Fitjar Family History

Fitjar 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: Bitar, Sitar, Fitzer, Filar, Fingar, Fisher, Nitta, Vilar, Titman

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Where is the Fitjar family from?

You can see how Fitjar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitjar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fitjar family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitjar's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Fitjar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitjar 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 27 census records available for the last name Fitjar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitjar 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Fitjar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fitjar. For the veterans among your Fitjar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitjar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Fitjar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fitjar in 1979 was 63, and 74 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitjar 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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