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Fitpatrick Family History

Fitpatrick 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: Fitzpatrick, Kilpatrick, Gilpatrick, Patrick, Kirkpatrick, Gilpatric

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Where is the Fitpatrick family from?

You can see how Fitpatrick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitpatrick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitpatrick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 7 Fitpatrick families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Fitpatrick's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Fitpatrick families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitpatrick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Fitpatrick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitpatrick. 50% of Fitpatrick men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

What Fitpatrick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Fitpatrick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitpatrick 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Fitpatrick. 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 49 military records available for the last name Fitpatrick. For the veterans among your Fitpatrick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitpatrick lifespan?

Average Fitpatrick life expectancy in 1983 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitpatrick 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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