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Fitzimmons Family History

Fitzimmons 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, Fitzgibbons, Simmons, Kimmons

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Where is the Fitzimmons family from?

You can see how Fitzimmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzimmons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzimmons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Fitzimmons families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fitzimmons's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fitzimmons families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzimmons 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 Fitzimmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitzimmons. 18% of Fitzimmons men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Fitzimmons women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitzimmons were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fitzimmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzimmons 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Fitzimmons. 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 Fitzimmons. For the veterans among your Fitzimmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzimmons lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Fitzimmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fitzimmons in 1971 was 75, and 25 in 2000.

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