Hi Chris - as far as I understand this was the name for what is now the Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland.) Does not narrow things all that much I'm afraid!! Cheers, Patsy - New Zealand. Subject: " Irish Free State" Meaning > Would some kind soul let me know what this means? > > In the 1930 census my great uncle states " Father/ Mother- Irish Free > State- > Not sure if that would help to pin down area or not. > > Thank you all for your past help with my Fitzgerald's. > > > Chris > > > HAPPY ST PATRICK"S DAY ALL