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Fishon Family History

Fishon 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: Wishon, Dishon, Fisher, Bishop, Fishel, Liston, Pichon, Faison

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Where is the Fishon family from?

You can see how Fishon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Fishon families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Fishon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fishon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fishon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fishon. 100% of Fishon men worked as a Chauffeur. .

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Fishon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishon 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Fishon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Fishon. For the veterans among your Fishon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Fishon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Fishon in 1972 was 89, and 86 in 2000.

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