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Fitzgerrel Family History

Fitzgerrel 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, Fitzharris, Fitzer, Fitterer, Fitzherbert

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Where is the Fitzgerrel family from?

You can see how Fitzgerrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fitzgerrel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fitzgerrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fitzgerrel family living in Florida Territory. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fitzgerrel's in USA. Florida Territory and 3 other states had the highest population of Fitzgerrel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fitzgerrel 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 Fitzgerrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fitzgerrel. 43% of Fitzgerrel men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Fitzgerrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Fitzgerrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fitzgerrel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fitzgerrel. 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 48 military records available for the last name Fitzgerrel. For the veterans among your Fitzgerrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fitzgerrel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Fitzgerrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fitzgerrel in 1965 was 76, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fitzgerrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fitzgerrel 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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