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Fitzjarrell Family History

Fitzjarrell 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: Fitzharris, Farrell, Jarrell, Villarreal, Tyrrell, Farnell

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Where is the Fitzjarrell family from?

You can see how Fitzjarrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzjarrell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzjarrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Fitzjarrell families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fitzjarrell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Fitzjarrell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzjarrell 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 Fitzjarrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitzjarrell. 100% of Fitzjarrell 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Fitzjarrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Fitzjarrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzjarrell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Fitzjarrell. 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 213 military records available for the last name Fitzjarrell. For the veterans among your Fitzjarrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzjarrell lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Fitzjarrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fitzjarrell in 1952 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitzjarrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzjarrell 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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