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Fishell Family History

Fishell Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Fischel or Jewish (Ashkenazic) Fishel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Fischel, Rishell, Bissell, Oshell, Kissell, Fishel, Shell, Fisher

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Where is the Fishell family from?

You can see how Fishell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fishell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Fishell families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Fishell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fishell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fishell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishell. 36% of Fishell men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Fishell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fishell were New Worker and Secretary. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Office Clerk
    13%
  • Secretary
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fishell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishell 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Fishell. 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 437 military records available for the last name Fishell. For the veterans among your Fishell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Fishell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fishell in 1954 was 65, and 69 in 2004.

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