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Fitzgerlad Family History

Fitzgerlad 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, Fitzner, Litherland, Fitzer, Fagerland, Fingerman, Field

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Where is the Fitzgerlad family from?

You can see how Fitzgerlad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzgerlad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzgerlad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Fitzgerlad families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Fitzgerlad's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Fitzgerlad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzgerlad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fitzgerlad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fitzgerlad. 17% of Fitzgerlad men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Fitzgerlad women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fitzgerlad were Proprietor and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Maid
    13%

What Fitzgerlad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Fitzgerlad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzgerlad 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Fitzgerlad. 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 292 military records available for the last name Fitzgerlad. For the veterans among your Fitzgerlad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzgerlad lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Fitzgerlad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fitzgerlad in 1978 was 75, and 51 in 2001.

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