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Fiskell Family History

Fiskell 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: Miskell, Fishell, Isbell, Bissell, Rishell, Fishel, Fiscella, Fussell

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Where is the Fiskell family from?

You can see how Fiskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiskell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fiskell families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Fiskell family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiskell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fiskell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiskell 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 38 census records available for the last name Fiskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiskell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fiskell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fiskell. For the veterans among your Fiskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiskell lifespan?

Average Fiskell life expectancy in 1990 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiskell 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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