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Fits Family History

Fits 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: Fitz, Fies, Fitt, Fils, Fiss, Fitts, Fite, Fries, Vito, Ito

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Where is the Fits family from?

You can see how Fits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fits family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Fits families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fits's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fits families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fits. 42% of Fits men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fits women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fits were Operator and Mechanic Operator.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Mechanic Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fits 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Fits. 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 Fits. For the veterans among your Fits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fits lifespan?

Average Fits life expectancy in 1976 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fits ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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