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Fistman Family History

Fistman 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: Fishman, Titman, Mittman, Rittman, Lisman, Fischman, Footman, Rissman

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Where is the Fistman family from?

You can see how Fistman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fistman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Fistman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Fistman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fistman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fistman 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 30 census records available for the last name Fistman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fistman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Fistman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Fistman. For the veterans among your Fistman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fistman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Fistman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Fistman in 1975 was 37, and 75 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fistman 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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