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Fishbaugh Family History

Fishbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fischbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fishbaugh family from?

You can see how Fishbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishbaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fishbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Fishbaugh family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Fishbaugh's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Fishbaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishbaugh 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 Fishbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishbaugh. 24% of Fishbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Fishbaugh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fishbaugh were Salesman and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Fishbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fishbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishbaugh 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Fishbaugh. 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 557 military records available for the last name Fishbaugh. For the veterans among your Fishbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishbaugh lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Fishbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fishbaugh in 1956 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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