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Fithgerald Family History

Fithgerald Surname 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: Fitzgerald, Wetherald, Litherland, Gerald, Fichera, Litteral

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Where is the Fithgerald family from?

You can see how Fithgerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fithgerald family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fithgerald family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fithgerald's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Fithgerald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Fithgerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fithgerald 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fithgerald. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fithgerald. For the veterans among your Fithgerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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