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Fishbain Family History

Fishbain 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: Fishbein, Fishburn, Fishkin, Fischbein, Fishback, Fishman, Fischbach

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Where is the Fishbain family from?

You can see how Fishbain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishbain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fishbain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Fishbain family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fishbain's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fishbain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishbain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fishbain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocery Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fishbain. 50% of Fishbain men worked as a Grocery Clerk.

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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

  • Grocery Clerk
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Fishbain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Fishbain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishbain 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fishbain. 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 36 military records available for the last name Fishbain. For the veterans among your Fishbain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishbain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fishbain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fishbain in 1963 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fishbain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishbain 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.

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