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Fitchter Family History

Fitchter 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: Fichter, Fiechter, Richter, Dichter, Lichter, Witcher, Pitcher

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Where is the Fitchter family from?

You can see how Fitchter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitchter family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fitchter families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitchter's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fitchter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Fitchter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitchter 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fitchter. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fitchter. For the veterans among your Fitchter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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