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Fishberg Family History

Fishberg 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: Fisher, Risberg, Fishburn, Isberg, Finberg, Fosberg, Fineberg

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Where is the Fishberg family from?

You can see how Fishberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 24 Fishberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fishberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fishberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishberg 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 Fishberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishberg. 34% of Fishberg men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Fishberg women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fishberg were Musician and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Messman
    13%
  • Musician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%

What Fishberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fishberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishberg 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Fishberg. 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 112 military records available for the last name Fishberg. For the veterans among your Fishberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishberg lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fishberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fishberg in 1962 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishberg 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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