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Fitman Family History

Fitman 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: Titman, Pitman, Litman, Witman, Mitman, Firman, Ditman, Notman

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Where is the Fitman family from?

You can see how Fitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fitman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Fitman families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fitman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fitman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitman. 100% of Fitman 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 567 census records available for the last name Fitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitman 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Fitman. 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 81 military records available for the last name Fitman. For the veterans among your Fitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fitman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fitman in 1963 was 67, and 71 in 2004.

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