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Fisse Family History

Fisse 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: Fosse, Fiske, Risse, Fasse, Cisse, Fiss, Fissel, Wisse, Fisher, Masse

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Where is the Fisse family from?

You can see how Fisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Fisse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Fisse families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Fisse's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fisse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fisse 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 Fisse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fisse. 62% of Fisse men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Fisse women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fisse were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Fisse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisse 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Fisse. 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 177 military records available for the last name Fisse. For the veterans among your Fisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisse lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fisse in 1960 was 65, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fisse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fisse 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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