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Fitchman Family History

Fitchman 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: Fischman, Nitchman, Fritchman, Hitchman, Richman, Frischman, Fishman

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Where is the Fitchman family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitchman. 100% of Fitchman 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%

What Fitchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Fitchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitchman 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Fitchman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fitchman. For the veterans among your Fitchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitchman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Fitchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fitchman in 1979 was 59, and 90 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitchman 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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