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Fitcheard Family History

Fitcheard 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: Witcher, Pitcher, Litchford, Fischer, Pitchford, Fichera, Richard

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Where is the Fitcheard family from?

You can see how Fitcheard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitcheard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fitcheard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Fitcheard family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fitcheard's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Fitcheard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitcheard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitcheard ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Fitcheard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitcheard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fitcheard. 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 12 military records available for the last name Fitcheard. For the veterans among your Fitcheard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitcheard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Fitcheard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fitcheard in 1970 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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