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Fischette Family History

Fischette Surname 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: Fischetti, Pichette, Fiaschetti, Frechette, Fisette, Fitchett

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Where is the Fischette family from?

You can see how Fischette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fischette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Fischette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 36 Fischette families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Fischette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fischette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fischette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fischette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fischette. 50% of Fischette men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Fischette women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fischette were Clerk and Box Maker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Box Maker
    40%

What Fischette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fischette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischette 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Fischette. 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 83 military records available for the last name Fischette. For the veterans among your Fischette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fischette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fischette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Fischette in 1963 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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