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Fitz Roy Family History

Fitz Roy 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: Fitzroy, Kitzerow, Fitzer, Fittro, Troy, Mitro, Fitz, Citron, Fetzer

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Where is the Fitz Roy family from?

You can see how Fitz Roy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitz Roy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fitz Roy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Fitz Roy families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitz Roy's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Fitz Roy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitz Roy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Fitz Roy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitz Roy 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Fitz Roy. 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 47 military records available for the last name Fitz Roy. For the veterans among your Fitz Roy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitz Roy lifespan?

Average Fitz Roy life expectancy in 1973 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitz Roy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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