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Fitt Family History

Fitt Surname Meaning

English (mainly Norfolk): nickname for a polite and amiable person from Middle English fit ‘proper suited’.

It is possibly related to Middle English fet(te) and fait 'suitable becoming comely' from Old French fait.

This term highlights the attributes of politeness and amiability associated with its usage.

The connection to Old French indicates the influence of language in shaping the meaning over time.

In summary, the nickname reflects cultural values of suitability and decorum in interpersonal relationships.

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


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Where is the Fitt family from?

You can see how Fitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 310 Fitt families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Fitt's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Fitt families in 1891.
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What did your Fitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fitt. 10% of Fitt men worked as a General Labourer and 69% of Fitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitt were Retired and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Gardener
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    8%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Fitt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fitt. For the veterans among your Fitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fitt in 1957 was 48, and 69 in 2004.

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