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Fisherman Family History

Fisherman 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: Sherman, Fesperman, Ausherman, Iserman, Fingerman, Fishman, Eiserman

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Where is the Fisherman family from?

You can see how Fisherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisherman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fisherman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Fisherman families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fisherman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fisherman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fisherman 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 Fisherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fisherman. 32% of Fisherman men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Fisherman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fisherman were Brakeman and Stenographer.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Brakeman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Fisherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fisherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisherman 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Fisherman. 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 245 military records available for the last name Fisherman. For the veterans among your Fisherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisherman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Fisherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fisherman in 1963 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fisherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fisherman 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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