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Fitzsimon Family History

Fitzsimon Surname Meaning

From Anglo-Norman French fiz ‘son’ (see Fitz) + either of the personal names Simon or Sigmund (see Simon) ‘son of Simon or Sigmund’.

In Ireland, this name has been gaelicized as Mac Síomóin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Fitzsimon family from?

You can see how Fitzsimon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzsimon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fitzsimon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Fitzsimon families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fitzsimon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fitzsimon families in 1891.
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What did your Fitzsimon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Aeroplane Production Chaser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fitzsimon. 100% of Fitzsimon men worked as an Aeroplane Production Chaser and 100% of Fitzsimon 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

  • Aeroplane Production Chaser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fitzsimon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fitzsimon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzsimon 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 676 immigration records available for the last name Fitzsimon. 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 241 military records available for the last name Fitzsimon. For the veterans among your Fitzsimon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzsimon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Fitzsimon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fitzsimon in 1974 was 87, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzsimon 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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