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Fitte Family History

Fitte 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: Witte, Fitt, Fitts, Fite, Fette, Nitta, Fitch, Notte, Fitz, Matte

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Where is the Fitte family from?

You can see how Fitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitte family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fitte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Fitte families living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fitte's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Fitte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitte. 15% of Fitte men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Fitte women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitte were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitte 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Fitte. 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 255 military records available for the last name Fitte. For the veterans among your Fitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitte lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Fitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fitte in 1968 was 73, and 86 in 2002.

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