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Fetzgerald Family History

Fetzgerald 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, Wetherald, Fetzer, Gerald, Hegewald, Metzger, Fetterly

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Where is the Fetzgerald family from?

You can see how Fetzgerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fetzgerald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fetzgerald families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Fetzgerald families living in Kent. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fetzgerald's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fetzgerald families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fetzgerald 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 Fetzgerald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fetzgerald. 27% of Fetzgerald men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Fetzgerald women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fetzgerald were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Secretary
    7%
  • Housework
    7%

What Fetzgerald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fetzgerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fetzgerald 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Fetzgerald. 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 85 military records available for the last name Fetzgerald. For the veterans among your Fetzgerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fetzgerald lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Fetzgerald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fetzgerald in 1977 was 59, and 81 in 1997.

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