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Fitzel Family History

Fitzel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fitzer, Ritzel, Nitzel, Finzel, Mitzel, Ditzel, Witzel, Eitel, Fitz

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Where is the Fitzel family from?

You can see how Fitzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fitzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Fitzel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Fitzel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fitzel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fitzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitzel. 67% of Fitzel men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Fitzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Fitzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzel 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Fitzel. 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 85 military records available for the last name Fitzel. For the veterans among your Fitzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Fitzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fitzel in 1971 was 64, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitzel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzel 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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