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Fissens Family History

Fissens 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: Nissen, Fossen, Bissen, Fissel, Cassens, Vissers, Sissons, Fisher

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Where is the Fissens family from?

You can see how Fissens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fissens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fissens family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fissens's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fissens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Fissens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fissens 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Fissens. 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 1 military records available for the last name Fissens. For the veterans among your Fissens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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