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Fistey Family History

Fistey 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: Fister, Fisher, Lister, Distel, Fishel, Hiskey, Sisley, Mistry

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Where is the Fistey family from?

You can see how Fistey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fistey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fistey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fistey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fistey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Fistey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fistey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fistey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Fistey. For the veterans among your Fistey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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