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Fisman Family History

Fisman 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: Lisman, Wisman, Zisman, Firman, Fishman, Eisman, Osman, Kinman

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Where is the Fisman family from?

You can see how Fisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fisman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Fisman families living in Nebraska. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fisman's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Fisman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fisman 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 Fisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Factory Manager (fur Cutter) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fisman. 100% of Fisman men worked as a Factory Manager (fur Cutter) and 100% of Fisman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Factory Manager (fur Cutter)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Fisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Fisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisman 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Fisman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Fisman. For the veterans among your Fisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Fisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fisman in 1972 was 64, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fisman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fisman 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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