Origins of the Fitzwilliam surname
About the Fitzwilliams
We have a total of 1055 records for people with the last name Fitzwilliam.
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Interesting facts about Fitzwilliam
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Fitzwilliams most likely to marry?
Fitz Williams
What are the most common Fitzwilliam first names?
Earl
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Fitzwilliams
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Fitzwilliams in 1921
Dressmaker
4
Factorys Hand
3
Housekeeper
3
Living On Own Means
3
Actress
2
Commmon male occupations for Fitzwilliams in 1921
Cigar Maker
8
Iron Ore Miner
5
Living On Own Means
5
Coal Miner
4
Esq
4
