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Fitzhugh Family History

Fitzhugh Name Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): from Anglo-Norman French fi(t)z ‘son’ (see Fitz ) + the personal name Hugh (see Hugh ) ‘son of Hugh’.

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


Similar surnames: Fitzhenry, Fitz, Hugh, Fitch, Fitzroy, Fitting, Fitzner, Zaugg, Chugg

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Where is the Fitzhugh family from?

You can see how Fitzhugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzhugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzhugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Fitzhugh families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Fitzhugh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fitzhugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzhugh 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 Fitzhugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitzhugh. 21% of Fitzhugh men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Fitzhugh women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitzhugh were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Maid
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Fitzhugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzhugh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Fitzhugh. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Fitzhugh. For the veterans among your Fitzhugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzhugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Fitzhugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Fitzhugh in 1951 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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