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Firzgerald Family History

Firzgerald 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, Gerald, Field, Finger, Ireland, Ferrera, Figura, Frager

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Where is the Firzgerald family from?

You can see how Firzgerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Firzgerald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Firzgerald families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Firzgerald family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Firzgerald's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Firzgerald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Firzgerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Firzgerald 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Firzgerald. 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 41 military records available for the last name Firzgerald. For the veterans among your Firzgerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Firzgerald lifespan?

Average Firzgerald life expectancy in 1988 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Firzgerald 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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