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Fitzcharles Family History

Fitzcharles Surname Meaning

‘son of Charles’; see Fitz.

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


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Where is the Fitzcharles family from?

You can see how Fitzcharles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzcharles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzcharles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fitzcharles family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitzcharles's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Fitzcharles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzcharles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitzcharles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitzcharles. 67% of Fitzcharles men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

What Fitzcharles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 934 census records available for the last name Fitzcharles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzcharles 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Fitzcharles. 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 165 military records available for the last name Fitzcharles. For the veterans among your Fitzcharles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzcharles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fitzcharles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fitzcharles in 1963 was 66, and 66 in 2003.

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