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Fishbaugher Family History

Fishbaugher 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: Fishbaugh, Kishbaugh, Flaugher, Lushbaugh, Hashbarger, Highbaugh

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Where is the Fishbaugher family from?

You can see how Fishbaugher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishbaugher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Fishbaugher families living in Minnesota. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fishbaugher's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Fishbaugher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishbaugher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fishbaugher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishbaugher. 60% of Fishbaugher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fishbaugher women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Fishbaugher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Fishbaugher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishbaugher 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 Fishbaugher. 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 14 military records available for the last name Fishbaugher. For the veterans among your Fishbaugher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishbaugher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fishbaugher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Fishbaugher in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

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