This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fivish family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fivish Family History

Fivish 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: Fish, Fabish, Fiveash, Divis, Irish, Forish, Farish, Minish, Milich

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fivish family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fivish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map
Sorry, we couldn't find geographic distribution information for Fivish.

Search for another surname

Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fivish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fivish. 100% of Fivish women worked as an Operator.

View Census Data for Fivish | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Fivish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Fivish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fivish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Fivish

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Fivish. 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.

View all Fivish immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Fivish. For the veterans among your Fivish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fivish military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fivish family history

Discover More

What is the average Fivish lifespan?

Average Fivish life expectancy in 1984 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fivish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fivish 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fivish family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial