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Fische Family History

Fische Name 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: Fisch, Fischer, Fischel, Fischl, Mische, Rische, Fisher, Fitch

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Where is the Fische family from?

You can see how Fische families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fische family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fische families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Fische families living in New Jersey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Fische's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fische families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fische surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fische ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fische. 50% of Fische men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fische. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fische 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Fische. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Fische. For the veterans among your Fische ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fische lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Fische life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Fische in 1965 was 74, and 86 in 2000.

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