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Fisham Family History

Fisham 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: Isham, Wisham, Fisher, Witham, Fishel, Islam, Sham, Winham, Higham

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Where is the Fisham family from?

You can see how Fisham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisham family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fisham family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Fisham's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Fisham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fisham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Fisham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisham 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Fisham. 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 military records available for the last name Fisham. For the veterans among your Fisham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fisham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fisham

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