Origins of the Fitzhugh surname
About the Fitzhughs
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Interesting facts about Fitzhugh
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Fitzhugh surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
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What are the most common Fitzhugh first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Fitzhughs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Fitzhughs in 1921
Lace Maker
12
Dressmaker
10
Laundress
8
Living On Own Means
7
Shoe Closer
7
Common male occupations for Fitzhughs in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
38
Bricklayer
32
Fishmonger
21
Shoe Finisher
21
Farm Labourer
17
