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Fitzen Family History

Fitzen 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: Eitzen, Fitzer, Filzen, Itzen, Fithen, Fritzen, Pitzen, Fitz, Katzen

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Where is the Fitzen family from?

You can see how Fitzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fitzen families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitzen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Fitzen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzen 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 Fitzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitzen. 58% of Fitzen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Fitzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Fitzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzen 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Fitzen. 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 173 military records available for the last name Fitzen. For the veterans among your Fitzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Fitzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fitzen in 1967 was 41, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzen 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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