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Fitzpatric Family History

Fitzpatric 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: Fitzpatrick, Fitzharris, Fitzmaurice, Gilpatric, Kilpatrick

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Where is the Fitzpatric family from?

You can see how Fitzpatric families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzpatric family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fitzpatric families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Fitzpatric families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Fitzpatric's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fitzpatric families in 1880.
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What did your Fitzpatric ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitzpatric. 42% of Fitzpatric men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Fitzpatric women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitzpatric were Clerk and House Keeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    23%
  • Nurse
    12%
  • Servant
    12%
  • House Keeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fitzpatric. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzpatric 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Fitzpatric. 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 305 military records available for the last name Fitzpatric. For the veterans among your Fitzpatric ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzpatric lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Fitzpatric life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Fitzpatric in 1944 was 24, and 52 in 2002.

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