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Fitzwilliam Family History

Fitzwilliam Surname Meaning

English Scottish and Irish (of Norman origin): from Anglo-Norman French fiz ‘son’ (see Fitz) + the personal name William.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fitzwilliam family from?

You can see how Fitzwilliam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzwilliam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzwilliam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Fitzwilliam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fitzwilliam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Fitzwilliam families in 1891.
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What did your Fitzwilliam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fitzwilliam. 84% of Fitzwilliam 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
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fitzwilliam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzwilliam 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 727 immigration records available for the last name Fitzwilliam. 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 486 military records available for the last name Fitzwilliam. For the veterans among your Fitzwilliam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzwilliam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fitzwilliam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fitzwilliam in 1963 was 73, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzwilliam 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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