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Fielitz Family History

Fielitz Name 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: Fleitz, Kienitz, Fietz, Feltz, Gitlitz, Filtz, Belitz, Feliz, Field

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Where is the Fielitz family from?

You can see how Fielitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fielitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fielitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Fielitz families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fielitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fielitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fielitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fielitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fielitz. 25% of Fielitz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fielitz women worked as a Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Fielitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Fielitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fielitz 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Fielitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Fielitz. For the veterans among your Fielitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fielitz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fielitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fielitz in 1942 was 64, and 53 in 2004.

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