Origins of the Fitgerald surname
About the Fitgeralds
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Interesting facts about Fitgerald
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fitgerald surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Fitgeralds most likely to marry?
Fit?geralds
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What are the most common Fitgerald first names?
John
James
Mary
Ellen
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Common jobs for Fitgeralds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Fitgeralds in 1921
Servant
6
Tailoress
4
Charwoman
2
Cotton Frame Tenter
2
Daur Of Coal Miner
2
Common male occupations for Fitgeralds in 1921
General Labourer
4
Son Of Coal Miner
4
Piecer
3
Tailor
3
Carpenter
2
