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Fitlow Family History

Fitlow 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: Titlow, Fitton, Willow, Flow, Farlow, Bilow, Gillow, Gielow, Catlow

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Where is the Fitlow family from?

You can see how Fitlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitlow family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fitlow family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitlow's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fitlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Fitlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitlow 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fitlow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fitlow. For the veterans among your Fitlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitlow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Fitlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fitlow in 1971 was 79, and 80 in 2000.

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