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Fisette Family History

Fisette Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Fiset itself a variant of Fizet derived from Old French fiz ‘son’ probably as a nickname of the youngest son. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sette, Pichette, Minette, Malette, Binette, Bissette, Pinette

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Where is the Fisette family from?

You can see how Fisette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fisette families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 175 Fisette families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Fisette's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fisette families in 1911.
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What did your Fisette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Revenue were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fisette. 35% of Fisette men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Fisette women worked as a Revenue. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Boucher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Revenue
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Fisette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisette 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Fisette. 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 750 military records available for the last name Fisette. For the veterans among your Fisette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fisette lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fisette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fisette in 1954 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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