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Fitzburgh Family History

Fitzburgh 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, Nitzberg, Ginzburg, Limburg, Fitzroy, Ginsburg, Fitzner

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Where is the Fitzburgh family from?

You can see how Fitzburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzburgh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzburgh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fitzburgh family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitzburgh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fitzburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzburgh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Fitzburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzburgh 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fitzburgh. 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 35 military records available for the last name Fitzburgh. For the veterans among your Fitzburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzburgh lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Fitzburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fitzburgh in 1973 was 80, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzburgh 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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