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Fishleigh Name Meaning

primarily from Fishleigh in Hatherleigh (Devon) or Fishley Barton in Tawstock (Devon) but perhaps also from Fishleigh in Aveton Gifford (Devon). perhaps rarely from Fishley (Norfolk) although the surname derived from this place may have become extinct.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Sleigh, Farleigh, Fishler, Fairleigh, Fishbein, Fishbaugh, Schleigh

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You can see how Fishleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishleigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fishleigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Fishleigh families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Fishleigh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fishleigh families in 1911.
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What did your Fishleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fishleigh. 72% of Fishleigh men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%
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Passenger Lists

There are 217 immigration records available for the last name Fishleigh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 151 military records available for the last name Fishleigh. For the veterans among your Fishleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishleigh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Fishleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fishleigh in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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