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Fitting Family History

Fitting Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Friedrich.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fitting family from?

You can see how Fitting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitting family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fitting families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fitting's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fitting families in 1840.
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What did your Fitting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitting. 19% of Fitting men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Fitting women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitting were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Saleslady
    14%

What Fitting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fitting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitting 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Fitting. 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 Fitting. For the veterans among your Fitting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitting lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Fitting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fitting in 1950 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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