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Fisther Family History

Fisther 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: Fisher, Fischer, Fistler, Fister, Risher, Esther, Lister, Feather

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Where is the Fisther family from?

You can see how Fisther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fisther family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fisther families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Fisther family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fisther's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Fisther families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fisther 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 Fisther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fisther. 60% of Fisther men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

What Fisther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Fisther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fisther 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Fisther. 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 7 military records available for the last name Fisther. For the veterans among your Fisther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fisther

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