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Fitzerald Family History

Fitzerald 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, Fitzer, Litteral, Wetherald, Field, Pitera, Fetzer

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Where is the Fitzerald family from?

You can see how Fitzerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzerald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzerald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Fitzerald families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Fitzerald's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Fitzerald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzerald 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 Fitzerald ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fitzerald. 100% of Fitzerald men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Fitzerald 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fitzerald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fitzerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzerald 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Fitzerald. 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 461 military records available for the last name Fitzerald. For the veterans among your Fitzerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzerald lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Fitzerald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fitzerald in 1954 was 24, and 64 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitzerald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzerald 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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