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Fischmann Family History

Fischmann 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: Fischman, Frischmann, Kirchmann, Eschmann, Fleischmann, Wiechmann

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Where is the Fischmann family from?

You can see how Fischmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fischmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fischmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Fischmann families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fischmann's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Fischmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fischmann 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 Fischmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fischmann. 100% of Fischmann men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Fischmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Fischmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischmann 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fischmann. 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 253 military records available for the last name Fischmann. For the veterans among your Fischmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fischmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fischmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fischmann in 1963 was 86, and 57 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fischmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fischmann 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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