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Fitz-hugh Family History

Fitz-hugh 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: Fitzhugh, Fishbaugh, Firebaugh, Vitzthum, Kimbrough, Hugh, Fitch

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Where is the Fitz-hugh family from?

You can see how Fitz-hugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitz-hugh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fitz-hugh families living in Maryland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Fitz-hugh's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fitz-hugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitz-hugh 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 Fitz-hugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fitz-hugh. 100% of Fitz-hugh 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fitz-hugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fitz-hugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitz-hugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fitz-hugh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fitz-hugh. For the veterans among your Fitz-hugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitz-hugh lifespan?

Average Fitz-hugh life expectancy in 1989 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitz-hugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitz-hugh 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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