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Fitzell Family History

Fitzell Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered or misunderstood form of Fizzell or of Frizzell. MacLysaght noted that Fitzelle was originally a Norman name frequent in Antrim in the 17th century.

It was used for (Palatine) Fizzell in Kerry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Fitzell family from?

You can see how Fitzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fitzell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Fitzell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fitzell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fitzell families in 1911.
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What did your Fitzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fitzell. 100% of Fitzell 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Fitzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzell 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Fitzell. 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 290 military records available for the last name Fitzell. For the veterans among your Fitzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fitzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Fitzell in 1954 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzell 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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