Origins of the Fitz surname
About the Fitzes
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Interesting facts about Fitz
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fitz surname. The oldest one dates back to 1196.
Who were Fitzes most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Fitz first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Fitzes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Fitzes in 1921
Living On Own Means
29
Charwoman
16
Laundress
15
House Keeper
11
General Servant Domestic
10
Common male occupations for Fitzes in 1921
Tallow Chandler
19
Dock Labourer
15
Gentleman
11
General Labourer
10
Carpenter
9
