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Fitsimmons Family History

Fitsimmons 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: Fitzsimmons, Fitzsimons, Timmons, Simmons, Kimmons, Tummons

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Where is the Fitsimmons family from?

You can see how Fitsimmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitsimmons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitsimmons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fitsimmons families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Fitsimmons's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fitsimmons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitsimmons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitsimmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitsimmons. 100% of Fitsimmons men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fitsimmons women worked as a Telephone 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fitsimmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitsimmons 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Fitsimmons. 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 139 military records available for the last name Fitsimmons. For the veterans among your Fitsimmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitsimmons lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Fitsimmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fitsimmons in 1974 was 47, and 57 in 2001.

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