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Fitz-gerald Family History

Fitz-gerald Surname 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: Fitzgerald, Fitzner, Gerald, Steigerwald, Fitzer, Litteral, Wetherald

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Where is the Fitz-gerald family from?

You can see how Fitz-gerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitz-gerald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fitz-gerald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fitz-gerald families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitz-gerald's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fitz-gerald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitz-gerald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fitz-gerald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Car Body Inspector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fitz-gerald. 100% of Fitz-gerald men worked as a Motor Car Body Inspector and 66% of Fitz-gerald women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Motor Car Body Inspector
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Private Means
    27%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Fitz-gerald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fitz-gerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitz-gerald 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 Fitz-gerald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fitz-gerald. For the veterans among your Fitz-gerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitz-gerald lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Fitz-gerald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fitz-gerald in 1971 was 61, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitz-gerald ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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