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Fitgerald Family History

Fitgerald Name 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: Fitzgerald, Gerald, Litteral, Wetherald, Field, Finger, Pitera

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Where is the Fitgerald family from?

You can see how Fitgerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitgerald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitgerald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fitgerald family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitgerald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fitgerald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitgerald 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 Fitgerald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitgerald. 23% of Fitgerald men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Fitgerald women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitgerald were Carpenter and Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Designer
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fitgerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitgerald 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Fitgerald. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 296 military records available for the last name Fitgerald. For the veterans among your Fitgerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitgerald lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Fitgerald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fitgerald in 1962 was 51, and 73 in 2002.

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