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Fitser Family History

Fitser 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: Fieser, Fitzer, Fiser, Fisher, Fraser, Gitter, Finger, Mitter, Bitter

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Where is the Fitser family from?

You can see how Fitser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Fitser families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fitser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitser 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 Fitser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitser. 60% of Fitser men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Attendant
    40%

What Fitser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Fitser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitser 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Fitser. 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 36 military records available for the last name Fitser. For the veterans among your Fitser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Fitser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fitser in 1955 was 34, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitser 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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