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Fitzig Family History

Fitzig 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: Witzig, Fitz, Sittig, Fiebig, Littig, Wittig, Fitzer, Fettig, Fitzke

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Where is the Fitzig family from?

You can see how Fitzig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fitzig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fitzig family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitzig's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fitzig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Fitzig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Fitzig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzig 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Fitzig. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fitzig. For the veterans among your Fitzig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Fitzig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fitzig in 1966 was 74, and 81 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzig 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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