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Fyte Family History

Fyte 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: Fye, Flyte, Fyke, Fite, Fate, Fyfe, Kyte, Rye, Hyde, Lye

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Where is the Fyte family from?

You can see how Fyte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fyte family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fyte families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Fyte families living in Angus. This was about 63% of all the recorded Fyte's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Fyte families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fyte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Fyte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fyte 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Fyte. 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 11 military records available for the last name Fyte. For the veterans among your Fyte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fyte lifespan?

Average Fyte life expectancy in 2003 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fyte 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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