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Fittger Family History

Fittger 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: Gitter, Finger, Mitter, Bitter, Pitter, Rittner, Fritter, Fitzner

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Where is the Fittger family from?

You can see how Fittger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fittger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fittger family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fittger's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Fittger families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Fittger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fittger 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Fittger. 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 23 military records available for the last name Fittger. For the veterans among your Fittger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fittger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1980, in the United States, Fittger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fittger in 1964 was 81, and 84 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fittger 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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