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Fittro Family History

Fittro Surname Meaning

Variant of Fetrow a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Fittro family from?

You can see how Fittro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fittro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fittro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fittro family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fittro's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fittro families in 1840.
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What did your Fittro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fittro. 27% of Fittro men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Fittro women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fittro were New Worker and Secretary.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Fittro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fittro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fittro 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Fittro. 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 276 military records available for the last name Fittro. For the veterans among your Fittro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fittro lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fittro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fittro in 1953 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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