This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Fishkin family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Fishkin Family History

Fishkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): patronymic from the personal name Fishke a pet form of Fishl (see Fishel).

It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Fishkin family from?

You can see how Fishkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Fishkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Fishkin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fishkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fishkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Fishkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishkin. 24% of Fishkin men worked as a Salesman and 26% of Fishkin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fishkin were Laborer and Secretary.

View Census Data for Fishkin | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    26%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Secretary
    9%

What Fishkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fishkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishkin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Fishkin

Passenger Lists

There are 657 immigration records available for the last name Fishkin. 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.

View all Fishkin immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 372 military records available for the last name Fishkin. For the veterans among your Fishkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Fishkin military records

You've only scratched the surface of Fishkin family history

Discover More

What is the average Fishkin lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fishkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fishkin in 1942 was 38, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fishkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishkin 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Fishkin family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial