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Fishmer Family History

Fishmer 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: Fisher, Fishler, Risher, Fishel, Fichter, Disher, Fischer, Tishler

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Where is the Fishmer family from?

You can see how Fishmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fishmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fishmer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Fishmer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Fishmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fishmer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Fishmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishmer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Fishmer. 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 9 military records available for the last name Fishmer. For the veterans among your Fishmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishmer lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Fishmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fishmer in 1976 was 50, and 77 in 1987.

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