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Fishbaum Family History

Fishbaum 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: Fishback, Kirshbaum, Fishbaugh, Fischbach, Birnbaum, Fishburn, Isham

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Where is the Fishbaum family from?

You can see how Fishbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fishbaum families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fishbaum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fishbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishbaum 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 Fishbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fishbaum. 100% of Fishbaum men worked as a Ladies Tailor.

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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 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

What Fishbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Fishbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishbaum 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Fishbaum. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fishbaum. For the veterans among your Fishbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishbaum lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2000, in the United States, Fishbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fishbaum in 1995 was 83, and 55 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fishbaum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishbaum 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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