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Fishette Family History

Fishette 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: Fisette, Pichette, Fischetti, Bissette, Fisher, Shetty, Fishel

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Where is the Fishette family from?

You can see how Fishette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishette family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fishette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Fishette families living in Michigan. This was about 85% of all the recorded Fishette's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Fishette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fishette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fishette. 100% of Fishette women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Fishette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Fishette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishette 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Fishette. 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 6 military records available for the last name Fishette. For the veterans among your Fishette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishette lifespan?

Average Fishette life expectancy in 1979 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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