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Fissette Family History

Fissette 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: Fisette, Bissette, Bessette, Bassette, Bissett, Fossett, Brissette

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Where is the Fissette family from?

You can see how Fissette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fissette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fissette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Fissette families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fissette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fissette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fissette 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 Fissette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fissette. 50% of Fissette men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Fissette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Fissette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fissette 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Fissette. 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 65 military records available for the last name Fissette. For the veterans among your Fissette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fissette lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fissette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fissette in 1944 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fissette 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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