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Fitl Family History

Fitl 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: Fitz, Fitt, Fiel, Fill, Fite, Gill, Kiel, Mill, Hill, Kil

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Where is the Fitl family from?

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

What did your Fitl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitl. 50% of Fitl 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Fitl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitl 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fitl. 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 46 military records available for the last name Fitl. For the veterans among your Fitl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitl lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Fitl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fitl in 1971 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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