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Fithian Family History

Fithian Surname Meaning

English: from a medieval variant of Vivian. Compare Fithen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fithian family from?

You can see how Fithian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fithian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fithian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 23 Fithian families living in New Jersey. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fithian's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fithian families in 1840.
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What did your Fithian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fithian. 11% of Fithian men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Fithian women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fithian were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Teacher
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Fithian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fithian 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Fithian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fithian. For the veterans among your Fithian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fithian lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Fithian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Fithian in 1949 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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