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Fischvogt Family History

Fischvogt 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: Schott, Fischbach, Bischoff, Fisch, Fischman, Fasching, Schlott

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Where is the Fischvogt family from?

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

What did your Fischvogt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fischvogt. 73% of Fischvogt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fischvogt women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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
    73%
  • Clerk
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Fischvogt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Fischvogt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fischvogt 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Fischvogt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Fischvogt. For the veterans among your Fischvogt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fischvogt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fischvogt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Fischvogt in 1965 was 75, and 104 in 2004.

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