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Fishoff Family History

Fishoff 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: Bishoff, Bischoff, Niehoff, Imhoff, Emshoff, Shoff, Fisher, Bishop

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Where is the Fishoff family from?

You can see how Fishoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fishoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Fishoff families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fishoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fishoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Fishoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishoff 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Fishoff. 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 25 military records available for the last name Fishoff. For the veterans among your Fishoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Fishoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Fishoff in 1970 was 86, and 100 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishoff 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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