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Fiscus Family History

Fiscus Surname Meaning

German: humanistic surname a translation into Latin of Korb from Latin fiscus ‘basket’.

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


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Where is the Fiscus family from?

You can see how Fiscus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fiscus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fiscus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fiscus families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fiscus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fiscus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fiscus 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 Fiscus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fiscus. 20% of Fiscus men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Fiscus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fiscus were Farm Laborer 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Fiscus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Fiscus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fiscus 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Fiscus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Fiscus. For the veterans among your Fiscus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fiscus lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fiscus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Fiscus in 1942 was 31, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fiscus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fiscus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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