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Fishbane Family History

Fishbane Surname 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: Fishback, Fishman, Fishburne, Fischbach, Brisbane, Fischman, Fishburn

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Where is the Fishbane family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Fishbane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishbane 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fishbane. 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 27 military records available for the last name Fishbane. For the veterans among your Fishbane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishbane lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Fishbane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fishbane in 1968 was 54, and 91 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishbane 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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