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Fischesser Family History

Fischesser 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: Winchester, Schiesser, Fischer, Schessler, Schlesser, Fischler

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Where is the Fischesser family from?

You can see how Fischesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fischesser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fischesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Fischesser families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Fischesser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fischesser families in 1920.
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What did your Fischesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter and Box Factory Side were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fischesser. 34% of Fischesser men worked as a Meat Cutter and 100% of Fischesser women worked as a Box Factory Side.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Box Factory Side
    100%

What Fischesser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Fischesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischesser 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Fischesser. 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 171 military records available for the last name Fischesser. For the veterans among your Fischesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fischesser lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fischesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fischesser in 1945 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fischesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fischesser 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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