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Fitner Family History

Fitner 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: Finner, Fitzner, Finer, Fetner, Fitzer, Kitner, Eitner, Bitner

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Where is the Fitner family from?

You can see how Fitner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Fitner families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fitner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fitner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitner 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 132 census records available for the last name Fitner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitner 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Fitner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Fitner. For the veterans among your Fitner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitner

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