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Fitzner Name Meaning

German:: from Middle High German pfütze a loanword from Latin puteus ‘well’ hence originally a topographic name for someone who lived by a well or cistern; the modern word connotes ‘puddle’. See also Pfitzer . from the southern form of the personal name Vincenz (see Vincent ).

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


Similar surnames: Fitzer, Pfitzer, Fetzer, Pitzer, Metzner, Finner, Rittner, Sitzer

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Where is the Fitzner family from?

You can see how Fitzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fitzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Fitzner families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fitzner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fitzner families in 1891.
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What did your Fitzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fitzner. 100% of Fitzner 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 Fitzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzner 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Fitzner. 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 983 military records available for the last name Fitzner. For the veterans among your Fitzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Fitzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fitzner in 1961 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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