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Fithen Name Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Vivian . Compare Fithian .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kitten, Eichen, Hitchen, Githens, Althen, Bither, Finken, Esten

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Where is the Fithen family from?

You can see how Fithen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fithen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fithen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fithen family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fithen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fithen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fithen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fithen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fithen. 58% of Fithen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Fithen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fithen were Pipe Fitter and Operator. .

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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
    58%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Pipe Fitter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fithen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fithen 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Fithen. 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 197 military records available for the last name Fithen. For the veterans among your Fithen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fithen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fithen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fithen in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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