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Fitzsimonds Family History

Fitzsimonds 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: Fitzsimons, Fitzsimmons, Fitzgibbons, Simonds, Gismondi, Simonis

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Where is the Fitzsimonds family from?

You can see how Fitzsimonds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzsimonds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fitzsimonds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Fitzsimonds families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fitzsimonds's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fitzsimonds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzsimonds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fitzsimonds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fitzsimonds. 100% of Fitzsimonds men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fitzsimonds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzsimonds 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Fitzsimonds. 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 189 military records available for the last name Fitzsimonds. For the veterans among your Fitzsimonds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzsimonds lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fitzsimonds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fitzsimonds in 1964 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

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