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Fithen Family History

Fithen Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Vivian. Compare Fithian.

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


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Where is the Fithen family from?

You can see how Fithen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fithen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fithen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Fithen families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Fithen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fithen families in 1891.
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What did your Fithen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fithen. 100% of Fithen men worked as a Tailors Presser and 100% of Fithen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Tailors Presser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fithen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fithen 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Fithen. 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 197 military records available for the last name Fithen. For the veterans among your Fithen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fithen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fithen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fithen in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fithen 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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