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Fishken Family History

Fishken 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: Fishkin, Fisher, Fishel, Fiske, Mishkin, Finken, Fithen, Ficken

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Where is the Fishken family from?

You can see how Fishken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Fishken families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Fishken's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fishken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fishken ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Fishken ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Fishken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishken 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Fishken. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fishken. For the veterans among your Fishken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Fishken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Fishken in 1966 was 54, and 80 in 1994.

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