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Fishner Family History

Fishner 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: Fisher, Dishner, Wishner, Fishler, Risher, Fishel, Fichter, Frehner

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Where is the Fishner family from?

You can see how Fishner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fishner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Fishner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Fishner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fishner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fishner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fishner. 34% of Fishner men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Chauffer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Fishner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishner 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Fishner. 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 41 military records available for the last name Fishner. For the veterans among your Fishner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Fishner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fishner in 1964 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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