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Fissenden Family History

Fissenden Surname Meaning

see Fishenden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Fissenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fissenden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Fissenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Fissenden families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Fissenden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Fissenden families in 1891.
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What did your Fissenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fissenden. 50% of Fissenden men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Fissenden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Cowman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Fissenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fissenden 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Fissenden. 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 75 military records available for the last name Fissenden. For the veterans among your Fissenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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