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Fittner Family History

Fittner 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: Rittner, Fitzner, Kittner, Ittner, Wittner, Sittner, Pittner, Bittner

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Where is the Fittner family from?

You can see how Fittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fittner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fittner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fittner families living in Kentucky. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fittner's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fittner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Fittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fittner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fittner. 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 24 military records available for the last name Fittner. For the veterans among your Fittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fittner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fittner 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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