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Fishcher Family History

Fishcher 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: Fischer, Fisher, Discher, Lischer, Fischel, Wischer, Visscher

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Where is the Fishcher family from?

You can see how Fishcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fishcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Fishcher families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Fishcher's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fishcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishcher 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 Fishcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishcher. 58% of Fishcher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Fishcher women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    58%
  • Salesman
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fishcher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Fishcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishcher 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Fishcher. 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 60 military records available for the last name Fishcher. For the veterans among your Fishcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishcher lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Fishcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fishcher in 1978 was 58, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fishcher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishcher 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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