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Fissell Family History

Fissell 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: Bissell, Fussell, Fissel, Fishell, Kissell, Frissell, Cissell, Isbell

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Where is the Fissell family from?

You can see how Fissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fissell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fissell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Fissell families living in Middlesex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fissell's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Fissell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fissell 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 Fissell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fissell. 28% of Fissell men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Fissell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fissell were Shipping Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

What Fissell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fissell 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Fissell. 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 237 military records available for the last name Fissell. For the veterans among your Fissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fissell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fissell in 1953 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fissell 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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