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Fichman Family History

Fichman 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: Richman, Fischman, Fishman, Eichman, Wichman, Dickman, Hickman

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Where is the Fichman family from?

You can see how Fichman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fichman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fichman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Fichman families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fichman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fichman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fichman 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 Fichman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fichman. 39% of Fichman men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Fichman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fichman were Farmer and Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Owner
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Fichman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fichman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fichman 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Fichman. 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 303 military records available for the last name Fichman. For the veterans among your Fichman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fichman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Fichman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fichman in 1950 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fichman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fichman 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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