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Fissel Family History

Fissel Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Fessel, Ressel, Distel, Fieser, Fassel, Kessel, Kiesel, Bissen

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Where is the Fissel family from?

You can see how Fissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fissel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fissel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Fissel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Fissel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fissel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fissel 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 Fissel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fissel. 30% of Fissel men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Fissel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fissel were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Fissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fissel 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Fissel. 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 830 military records available for the last name Fissel. For the veterans among your Fissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fissel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Fissel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fissel in 1957 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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