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Fitshugh Family History

Fitshugh 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: Fitzhugh, Fishbaugh, Fisher, Hugh, Fitch, Fishel, Fiscus, Fisch

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Where is the Fitshugh family from?

You can see how Fitshugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitshugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fitshugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Fitshugh families living in Mississippi. This was about 56% of all the recorded Fitshugh's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Fitshugh families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Fitshugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitshugh 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Fitshugh. 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 28 military records available for the last name Fitshugh. For the veterans among your Fitshugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitshugh lifespan?

Average Fitshugh life expectancy in 1974 was 47 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 Fitshugh 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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