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Fitter Family History

Fitter Surname Meaning

English (mainly Warwickshire): from a Middle English term fitter that is a derivative of the Middle English transitive verb fitten ‘to make something fit for use’ hence (most probably) an occupational name for a joiner, furnisher, or tailor.

North German (Lower Saxony): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Fitter family from?

You can see how Fitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 180 Fitter families living in Warwickshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fitter's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Fitter families in 1891.
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What did your Fitter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fitter. 13% of Fitter men worked as a Bank Clerk and 66% of Fitter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitter 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

  • Bank Clerk
    13%
  • Gardener
    13%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Retired
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Fitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fitter. 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 691 military records available for the last name Fitter. For the veterans among your Fitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Fitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fitter in 1956 was 54, and 80 in 2003.

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