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Fitzsimons Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Fitzsimmons .

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


Similar surnames: Fitzsimmons, Fitzgibbons, Fitzmorris, Fitzgibbon, Di Simone, Hitsman

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Where is the Fitzsimons family from?

You can see how Fitzsimons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzsimons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzsimons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 76 Fitzsimons families living in Ontario. This was about 54% of all the recorded Fitzsimons's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fitzsimons families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzsimons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitzsimons ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fitzsimons. 60% of Fitzsimons men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Fitzsimons women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitzsimons were Apprentice and Bookkeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Butcher
    20%
  • Apprentice
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 31,000 census records available for the last name Fitzsimons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzsimons 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Fitzsimons. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Fitzsimons. For the veterans among your Fitzsimons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzsimons lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fitzsimons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fitzsimons in 1953 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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