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Fitrer Family History

Fitrer 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: Fitzer, Fisher, Gitter, Finger, Mitter, Bitter, Fuhrer, Fetzer

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Where is the Fitrer family from?

You can see how Fitrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitrer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitrer families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Fitrer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitrer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fitrer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitrer 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 49 census records available for the last name Fitrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitrer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fitrer. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fitrer. For the veterans among your Fitrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitrer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Fitrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fitrer in 1966 was 67, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitrer 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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