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Fitten Family History

Fitten Surname Meaning

see Fitton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fitten family from?

You can see how Fitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Fitten families living in Lancashire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Fitten's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fitten families in 1891.
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What did your Fitten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fitten. 50% of Fitten men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 88% of Fitten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitten were Dairy Farmer and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Cotton Weaver
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitten 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Fitten. 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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Draft Cards

There are 190 military records available for the last name Fitten. For the veterans among your Fitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fitten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fitten in 1962 was 61, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitten 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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