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Fitsman Family History

Fitsman 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: Hitsman, Titman, Mittman, Rittman, Lisman, Rissman, Pittman, Tinsman

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Where is the Fitsman family from?

You can see how Fitsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitsman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitsman families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Fitsman families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitsman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fitsman families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Fitsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitsman 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Fitsman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Fitsman. For the veterans among your Fitsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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