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Where is the Fist family from?

You can see how Fist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fist families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Fist families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fist's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fist families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fist 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Fist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Fist. For the veterans among your Fist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fist lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Fist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Fist in 1969 was 64, and 82 in 2003.

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