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Fitchrist Family History

Fitchrist 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: Gilchrist, Christ, Gilchrest, Seachrist, Sechrist, Fitchett, Fitch

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Where is the Fitchrist family from?

You can see how Fitchrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitchrist family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Fitchrist families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Fitchrist families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitchrist's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Fitchrist families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Fitchrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitchrist 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fitchrist. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fitchrist. For the veterans among your Fitchrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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