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Fiset Family History

Fiset Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fiser, Fisher, Fuse, Fleet, Eisen, Fishel, Wise, List, Fine, Rise

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Where is the Fiset family from?

You can see how Fiset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiset family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fiset families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 633 Fiset families living in Quebec. This was about 96% of all the recorded Fiset's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fiset families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fiset ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Commis were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fiset. 30% of Fiset men worked as a Cultivateur and 67% of Fiset women worked as a Commis. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiset were Menuisier and Rentire. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    30%
  • Journalier
    19%
  • Commis
    9%
  • Menuisier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commis
    67%
  • Rentire
    34%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Fiset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiset census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 456 immigration records available for the last name Fiset. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fiset. For the veterans among your Fiset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiset lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Fiset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Fiset in 1959 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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