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Fitler Family History

Fitler 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: Bitler, Filler, Filer, Fistler, Fitzer, Fixler, Fidler, Figler

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Where is the Fitler family from?

You can see how Fitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Fitler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fitler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitler 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 Fitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitler. 22% of Fitler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Fitler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitler were Drafting and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Broker
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Drafting
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Fitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Fitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitler 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Fitler. 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 150 military records available for the last name Fitler. For the veterans among your Fitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Fitler in 1966 was 83, and 19 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitler 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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