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Fittkau Family History

Fittkau 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: Littau, Filteau, Nitta, Fitton, Mittman, Pitta, Mittag, Rittman

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Where is the Fittkau family from?

You can see how Fittkau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fittkau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fittkau family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fittkau's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Fittkau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fittkau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Fittkau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fittkau 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Fittkau. 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 88 military records available for the last name Fittkau. For the veterans among your Fittkau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fittkau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Fittkau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Fittkau in 1967 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fittkau 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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