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Fitcher Family History

Fitcher Surname Meaning

perhaps from Middle English fichere a variant of Fisher. possibly a post-medieval pronunciation of Fitchew.

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


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Where is the Fitcher family from?

You can see how Fitcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Fitcher families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Fitcher's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Fitcher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitcher 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 Fitcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitcher. 23% of Fitcher men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fitcher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitcher were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fitcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitcher 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Fitcher. 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 345 military records available for the last name Fitcher. For the veterans among your Fitcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitcher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Fitcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fitcher in 1963 was 71, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitcher 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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