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Fitkin Family History

Fitkin Surname Meaning

see Fidkin.

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


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Where is the Fitkin family from?

You can see how Fitkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fitkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Fitkin families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fitkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fitkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitkin. 50% of Fitkin men worked as a Printer and 50% of Fitkin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitkin were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fitkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitkin 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Fitkin. 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 190 military records available for the last name Fitkin. For the veterans among your Fitkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Fitkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fitkin in 1965 was 82, and 70 in 2003.

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