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Fishbeck Family History

Fishbeck Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fischbeck.

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


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Where is the Fishbeck family from?

You can see how Fishbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fishbeck family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Fishbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fishbeck families living in Berkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Fishbeck's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Fishbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fishbeck 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 Fishbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fishbeck. 18% of Fishbeck men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Fishbeck women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fishbeck were Manager and Seamstress.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fishbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fishbeck 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Fishbeck. 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 331 military records available for the last name Fishbeck. For the veterans among your Fishbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fishbeck lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Fishbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Fishbeck in 1953 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fishbeck 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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