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Fit Family History

Fit 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: Fitz, Fait, Fitt, Feit, Fix, Foit, Fite, Sit, Ji, Qiu

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Where is the Fit family from?

You can see how Fit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fit family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fit's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fit 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 Fit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Invoice Clerk (wholesale Tobacco Uffs) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fit. 50% of Fit women worked as an Invoice Clerk (wholesale Tobacco Uffs).

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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

  • Invoice Clerk (wholesale Tobacco Uffs)
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Fit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fit 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Fit. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Fit. For the veterans among your Fit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fit lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Fit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fit in 1969 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fit 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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