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Fitterer Family History

Fitterer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fütterer an occupational name for a feed merchant or for a groom (of horses) from Middle High German vüeterære.

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


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Where is the Fitterer family from?

You can see how Fitterer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitterer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitterer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Fitterer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitterer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fitterer families in 1891.
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What did your Fitterer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fitterer. 100% of Fitterer 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fitterer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitterer 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Fitterer. 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 424 military records available for the last name Fitterer. For the veterans among your Fitterer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitterer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fitterer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Fitterer in 1963 was 90, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitterer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitterer 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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