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Fittes Family History

Fittes Surname Meaning

see Fettes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fittes family from?

You can see how Fittes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fittes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fittes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Fittes families living in Durham. This was about 85% of all the recorded Fittes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fittes families in 1891.
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What did your Fittes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fittes. 80% of Fittes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    20%

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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Fittes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fittes 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Fittes. 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 82 military records available for the last name Fittes. For the veterans among your Fittes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fittes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Fittes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fittes in 1969 was 94, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fittes 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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