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Fittge Family History

Fittge 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: Little, Fitton, Figge, Witte, Fitt, Kittle, Fitzke, Wittke, Fitts

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Where is the Fittge family from?

You can see how Fittge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fittge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fittge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fittge families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fittge's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fittge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fittge 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 Fittge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fittge. 100% of Fittge men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Fittge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fittge 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 Fittge. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fittge. For the veterans among your Fittge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fittge lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Fittge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fittge in 1988 was 78, and 91 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fittge 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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