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Fishe Family History

Fishe Name Meaning

see Fish .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Fisher, Fishel, Fiske, Fish, Risher, Fosse, Fuse, Finne, Wise, Fine

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Where is the Fishe family from?

You can see how Fishe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fishe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Fishe family living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fishe's in USA. Massachusetts and 3 other states had the highest population of Fishe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishe 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 Fishe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishe. 27% of Fishe men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Fishe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fishe were Proprietor and Housekeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Fishe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishe 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 759 immigration records available for the last name Fishe. 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 374 military records available for the last name Fishe. For the veterans among your Fishe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fishe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fishe in 1962 was 60, and 63 in 2004.

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