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Defisher Family History

Defisher 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: Deisher, Fisher, Disher, Leisher, Deister, Deisler, Dempster, Risher

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Where is the Defisher family from?

You can see how Defisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Defisher family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Defisher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Defisher families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Defisher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Defisher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Defisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Defisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Defisher. 56% of Defisher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Defisher women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Defisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Defisher 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Defisher. 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 27 military records available for the last name Defisher. For the veterans among your Defisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Defisher lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Defisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Defisher in 1959 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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