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Fitters Family History

Fitters 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: Fetters, Witters, Bitters, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter, Matters, Pitter

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Where is the Fitters family from?

You can see how Fitters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitters family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fitters families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fitters families living in New Hampshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fitters's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Fitters families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitters 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 Fitters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitters. 100% of Fitters men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Fitters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitters 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Fitters. 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 106 military records available for the last name Fitters. For the veterans among your Fitters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1978, in the United States, Fitters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Fitters in 1963 was 48, and 63 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitters 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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