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Fitzer Family History

Fitzer Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a weaver (of ornate patterns) from an agent derivative of Middle High German vitzen.

Americanized form of German Pfitzer.

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Fitzer family from?

You can see how Fitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 59 Fitzer families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fitzer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fitzer families in 1891.
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What did your Fitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fitzer. 94% of Fitzer 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
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Fitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzer 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Fitzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fitzer. For the veterans among your Fitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fitzer in 1960 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzer 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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