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Fitus Family History

Fitus 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: Titus, Fitts, Fitch, Fitz, Matus, Mikus, Situ, Fiscus, Mitts, Fotos

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Where is the Fitus family from?

You can see how Fitus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fitus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Fitus families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fitus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fitus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitus 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 Fitus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitus. 27% of Fitus men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Fitus women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitus were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

What Fitus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fitus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitus 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Fitus. 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 85 military records available for the last name Fitus. For the veterans among your Fitus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Fitus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fitus in 1967 was 59, and 81 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitus 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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