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Fitchhorn Family History

Fitchhorn 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: Eichhorn, Litchford, Hirschhorn, Pitchford, Frischkorn, Ritchhart

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Where is the Fitchhorn family from?

You can see how Fitchhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitchhorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitchhorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Fitchhorn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitchhorn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fitchhorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitchhorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitchhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitchhorn. 100% of Fitchhorn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Fitchhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitchhorn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Fitchhorn. 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 129 military records available for the last name Fitchhorn. For the veterans among your Fitchhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitchhorn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fitchhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fitchhorn in 1963 was 90, and 75 in 2004.

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