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Fishgold Family History

Fishgold 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: Finegold, Fishel, Ingold, Fasold, Ringold, Feingold, Gingold, Fishell

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Where is the Fishgold family from?

You can see how Fishgold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishgold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Fishgold families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Fishgold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fishgold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishgold 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 Fishgold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishgold. 43% of Fishgold men worked as a Presser and 100% of Fishgold women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Presser
    43%
  • Cutter
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Fishgold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Fishgold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishgold 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fishgold. 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 41 military records available for the last name Fishgold. For the veterans among your Fishgold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishgold lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fishgold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fishgold in 1963 was 82, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fishgold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishgold 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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