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Fitzjohn Family History

Fitzjohn Surname Meaning

‘son of John or Joan’ from Anglo-Norman French fiz ‘son’ (see Fitz)

+ the personal name Jo(ha)n (male or female see John).

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


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Where is the Fitzjohn family from?

You can see how Fitzjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzjohn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzjohn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 136 Fitzjohn families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Fitzjohn's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Fitzjohn families in 1891.
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What did your Fitzjohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fitzjohn. 18% of Fitzjohn men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Fitzjohn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitzjohn were Retired and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Cowman
    18%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Fitzjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzjohn 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Fitzjohn. 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 753 military records available for the last name Fitzjohn. For the veterans among your Fitzjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzjohn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fitzjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Fitzjohn in 1964 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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