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John Jacob Fitzgerald

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Personal Details

Given Name
John Jacob
Surname
Fitzgerald
Occupation
Rep.

The Name John

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God is gracious
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The Fitzgerald Surname

Origin
Irish/Norman
Meaning
Son of Gerald, from the Norman personal name Gerald.
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